Taking the pen from her. What shall I say?

Jimmie.

Ho, ho! Well, I never! He writes. Oh, but it isn’t exactly a love-letter, is it? Simply say—what was the expression you used just now?—“will you allow me to remain behind for a few minutes with Miss Birch after the others have gone?”

Farncombe.

Writing. Thank you.

Jimmie.

With a little wriggle. Call me Jimmie if you like.

Farncombe.

Thank you.

Jimmie.