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?