"An old, stagey, out-of-date actor."
[They stand looking at each other for a moment, silently.]
Mrs. Telfer.
[Falteringly.] Will you—be able—to get near it, James?
Telfer.
[Looking away from her.] I dare say——-
Mrs. Telfer.
[Laying a hand upon his shoulder.] That's all right, then.
Telfer.
And you—what have they called you for, if you're not in the play? They 'ave not dared to suggest understudy?