[Embarrassed pause.

Gunning.

Is Mr. Parbury down yet?

Miss Woodward.

No. But he is sure to be in a few minutes. He is generally early. Breakfast, as you see, will be served here. Perhaps—perhaps you would rather wait indoors.

Gunning.

No; I’ll stay here if I may. . . . I’m afraid we made rather a late night of it.

[He sits.

Miss Woodward.

Really?