Fred. Oh, but you can't do that you know.

Jones. Can't I? You tell him to come or I'll show you if I can't.

Peter (impatiently). In a minute.

Jones (inexorably). Now!

Peter. No.

Jones (turning abruptly). Very well, then.

[Exit Jones, slamming door. Fred, opens it after a moment.

Fred. I don't think the furniture's safe until he's out of the house.

[Exit Freddie.

Glad. (excited and utterly sincere). It must be glorious to be wanted like that, Mr. Garside. Isn't it risky to deny them when they call for you?