Then I don’t see what possible hope—
JESSIE (warning him as she sees someone approaching in the corridor to the right)
Sh-h-h!
RUPERT (following her gaze)
Who is that old chap?
JESSIE
It’s old Mr. Ingoldsby. He’s some old friend of mamma’s that happened to turn up here.
RUPERT (moving as if to withdraw)
I’d better—
JESSIE (quickly)