Yes—that seems the only thing left for a man whose reputation is a little off colour. Good-bye, Mr. Murray.

Hugh Murray.

Good-bye, Lord Dangars. Come this way.

[Hugh opens the door leading on to the staircase-landing.]

Lord Dangars.

Excuse me, but didn’t I see Mr. Dunstan Renshaw enter your outer office just then?

Hugh Murray.

I am expecting Mr. Renshaw. Do you know him?

Lord Dangars.

Know him! We’re bosom friends.