JABEZ (sitting). Oh, and,'Lomax! (Lomax turns at door.) Just mention casually to one or two of the foremen that attendance at the funeral is not compulsory. No names will be taken. And let me know if you happen to learn how the announcement is received.
LOMAX. Certainly, sir.
JABEZ. That will do.
(Exit Lomax, l. Jabez continues interested in his book. A whistle at the tube. Jabez replies and puts it to his ear, then speaks down it.)
JABEZ. Show Dr. Clavering in here. (Replaces tube. Presently Dowden opens the door l. and Dr. Clavering enters. Dowden closes the door after him and goes without speaking. Jabez rises and meets Clavering genially.)
JABEZ. Ah, come in, doctor. I'm glad you were able to come so quickly. (They shake hands.)
CLAVERING. I'd just got in when your message came, so I was able to come at once. How are you, Mr. Thompson?
JABEZ. Eh? (Surprised at the professional tone.)
Oh, I'm all right. There's never anything the matter with me.
CLAV. Oh, it's not yourself, then. I understood you wished to see me personally. Is there another accident case?