BUTLER. Mr. Lomax, from the works, has arrived, sir.
JABEZ. Very well, put him in the library. I'll be there in a moment to sign the letters.
BUTLER. Yes, sir.
JABEZ. Oh, give him this and tell him to look through it. (Gives folded paper from his pocket.)
BUTLER. Yes, sir. (Takes paper and exit.)
JABEZ (Sips coffee, lights cigar, and turns chair to face audience). By the way, Rosie, I asked Charlie to come round after dinner and to bring his father.
ROSIE (Interested). Oh! Why?
JABEZ. I'm not satisfied with him. I want to have a chat with the pair of them to see if we can't get things on a better basis.
ROSIE. What's the matter with Charlie?