[Probyn enters.]

Probyn.

A young man wants to see you, Mr. Brooke.

Brooke Twombley.

Who is it?

Probyn.

No card, sir—and rather queerly dressed. Says he has a wish to shake hands with you on the door-step.

Brooke Twombley.

Oh, I say! He mustn’t, you know—what!

Probyn.