"What?"
"I want to go and see Miss Dorland."
"You can't. She's gone off somewhere. My man hasn't reported yet."
"Oh! Well, never mind her. What I really want to see is her studio."
"Yes? Well, there's no reason why you shouldn't."
"Will they let me in?"
"Probably not. I'll meet you there and take you in with me. I was going out any way. I've got to interview the nurse. We've just got hold of her."
"Thanks awfully. Sure you can spare the time?"
"Yes. I'd like your opinion."
"I'm glad somebody wants it. I'm beginning to feel like a pelican in the wilderness."