amy o'connell. Oh! . .

trebell. What does it matter?

amy o'connell. I'm untidy or something . .

She slips out, for they are close to the window. The footman enters, stops suddenly.

the footman. I beg your pardon, sir. I thought everyone had gone.

trebell. I've just been for a walk. I'll lock up if you like.

the footman. I can easily wait up, sir.

trebell. [At the window.] I wouldn't. What do you do . . just slide the bolt?

the footman. That's all, sir.

trebell. I see. Good-night.