Mrs. Futvoye.

Yes—yes—he—he's particularly busy this morning.

[Increased noise.

Pringle.

[Puzzled.] So it appears. But—[rising]—I wouldn't interrupt him for long, and it really is most important.

Mrs. Futvoye.

[Rising in agitation.] I do assure you he can see nobody at present.

[She seats herself, persuading him to sit down also.

Pringle.