trebell. The one thing Wedgecroft's no good at is doctoring. He keeps me well by sheer moral suasion.

kent comes out of his room and is off downstairs.

trebell calls to him.

trebell. Mrs. O'Connell's here.

kent. Oh! [He comes back and into the room.] Miss Trebell hasn't got there yet.

wedgecroft has suddenly looked at his watch.

wedgecroft. I must fly. Good bye, Mrs. O'Connell.

amy. [Putting her hand, constrained by its glove, into his open hand.] I am always a little afraid of you.

wedgecroft. That isn't the feeling a doctor wants to inspire.