Sir William.

[Turning to her.] Are you a relative?

Mrs. Mossop.

No, I am not a relative——!

Sir William.

Go. [She departs; he closes the door with the end of his stick. Facing Rose.] My mind is not commonly a wavering one, Miss Trelawny, but it has taken me some time—months—to decide upon calling on ye.

Rose.

Won't you sit down?

Sir William.

[After a pause of hesitation, sitting upon the dress-basket.] Ugh!