What do you mean?

Blond.

It is not at all safe. Don’t use it.

[Lukyn stands horror-stricken; Blond goes out. Heavy rain is heard.

Lukyn.

[After some nervous glances at the window, wiping perspiration from his forehead.] I am honoured, Mrs. Posket, by this visit—though for a moment—I can’t imagine——

Agatha Posket.

Colonel Lukyn, we drove to Cork Street to your lodgings, and there your servant told us you were supping at the Hotel des Princes, with a friend. No one will be shown into this room while we are here?

Lukyn.