Without me?

Bastling.

Surely you can trust us. To-morrow at twelve. You'll manage it?

Sophy.

How can I—alone?

Bastling.

You're our only friend. Think!

Sophy.

[Glancing suddenly towards the left.] Valma's rooms!

[Frayne has wandered to the back of the circular table, and, through his eyeglass, is again observing Sophy. Quex now joins him.