Gray. [Lifting his eyebrows] Tell Mrs. Fairfield.

Bassett. Miss Sydney said I was to tell her too, Sir, quietly.

Gray. [Puzzled] Is—? [He checks an impulse to question the servant] All right!

Bassett. Thank you, Sir.

She goes out, leaving the door open. There is a slight pause. Margaret comes in hurriedly, shutting the door behind her.

Gray. [Smiling] Well, what’s the mystery?

Margaret. Gray, he’s come back!

Gray. Who?

Margaret. Hilary!

Gray. [Lightly] Hilary? What Hilary? Hilary!