If Mr. Smythe is kind enough to ask me——
Roper.
He does ask you, through me. He’s left all the arrangements to me and Morrie Cooling. Carlton never did anything in his life; I egged him on to this. I’ve been sweating at it since eleven o’clock this morning. Haven’t been near the City; not near it. Well?
Farncombe.
His eyes glowing. I shall be delighted.
Roper.
Splendid. Been trying to get on to you all day. I’ve called twice at your club and at St. James’s Place.
Farncombe.
Sorry you’ve had so much trouble.
Roper.