[His face begins to light with radiant amazement.]
But she had—and she didn't go away—that is, not right away!
[LORD HAWCASTLE and HORACE enter from the hotel.]
HORACE
[speaking as they enter]
But, Lord Hawcastle, Ethel says Mr. Pike positively refuses.
HAWCASTLE
Leave him to me. Within ten minutes he will be as meek as a nun.
[HORACE goes into the hotel.]
My dear Pike, there is a certain question—