edward. If Mr. Bullen calls you had better show him all those papers I gave you. Write to Metcalfe as soon as possible; say I interviewed Mr. Vickery myself this morning and the houses will not be proceeded with. Better let me see the letter.
peacey. Very good, sir.
edward. That's all, thank you.
peacey gets to the door, where he stops, looking not only surly but nervous now.
peacey. May I speak to you a moment, sir?
edward. Certainly.
peacey, after a moment, makes an effort, purses his mouth and begins.
peacey. Bills are beginning to come in upon me as is usual at this season, sir. My son's allowance at Cambridge is now rather a heavy item of my expenditure. I hope that the custom of the firm isn't to be neglected now that you are the head of it, Mr. Edward. Two hundred your father always made it at Christmas . . in notes if you please.
Towards the end of this edward begins to pay great attention. When he answers his voice is harsh.