Hugh Murray.

Indeed—thank you—thank you. In a few moments, Mr. Ephgraves.

[Ephgraves goes into the inner office.]

Wilfrid Brudenell.

It’s quite a romance, isn’t it, Leslie?

Leslie.

Oh, don’t speak to me, please, dear.

Wilfrid Brudenell.

When Leslie and I arrived at Paddington Station last night, a solitary young lady got out of the next compartment. Les, wasn’t she gentle and pretty?