Mrs. Lorrimer. Where is Mr. Rhodes?
Fanshaw. He was here a moment ago. [Enter Servant. He has his overcoat on and carries his hat. Mrs. Lorrimer turns.
Mrs. Lorrimer. Have you seen Mr. Rhodes?
Servant. He is just coming, m'm.
Mrs. Lorrimer. [Looking at Servant and seeing something in his face and manner. Servant crosses hurriedly.] Is there anything the matter? Where is Mrs. Wolton? [Douglas enters before Servant can answer. Mrs. Lorrimer at once turns to him, ignoring Servant, who, on a run, bows slightly and exits.
Mrs. Lorrimer. [To Douglas.] What's the matter?
Douglas. A most terrible thing has happened.
Mrs. Lorrimer. What?
Douglas. You must help me to get rid of all the guests!
Mrs. Lorrimer. To get rid— [Interrupted.