Margaret. [Turning to the bell] Mayn’t I order you an early cup of tea?

Rector. Thank you, thank you, no. Busy as I am, I should not have disturbed you—

Miss Fairfield. Rector, it’s as if you had been sent!

Rector. Ah! gratifying! I did not see you at the morning service, Miss Fairfield. But last night—late last night—

Miss Fairfield. [With a look at Sydney] Three A.M., Rector?

Rector. Three fifteen, Miss Fairfield.

Kit. Look here, Father—

Rector. I received certain information from my son—

Kit. No, you don’t, Father. I’ll have my say first. It’s just this, Mrs. Fairfield—

Rector. [Fussed] Christopher? Christopher?