Gunning.

[Looks at him critically, then falls back in his chair.] Fifty-two.

[Parbury looks savagely at Gunning, throws his apple on table, and turns away.

Armitage.

I feared so; but I like you for your frankness.

[He cuts a cigar.

Enter Evans, with tumbler on tray; he places tumbler on table, and collects the breakfast things. Pause. Armitage lights his cigar with a match Evans hands him.

Armitage.

You haven’t asked me if I have a message for you.