Farncombe, with another bow, sits upon the fauteuil-stool. There is a brief silence and then Jeyes speaks.

Jeyes.

Lil——

Lily.

Y-yes?

Jeyes.

In the first place, Farncombe wants you distinctly to understand how it is he’s committing this breach of his compact with you. To Farncombe. You promised——?

Farncombe.

I promised never to attempt to come near Miss Parradell again, nor even to enter the theatre.

Jeyes.