Tom.

N—n—no, sir.

Sir William.

No! no!

Imogen.

[Shrilly.] Yes!

Sir William.

[After a short pause, quietly.] Read your play, sir. [Pointing to a chair at the table.] Sit down. [To Rose and Imogen.] Sit down.

[Tom goes to the chair indicated. Miss Gower's voice is heard outside the door.]

Miss Gower.