Ste. So when he sees they'll shift without trouble, being weak enough to offer a compromise before they're even asked for one, he'll take a flying jump at our offer, and there you are. And a good afternoon's work I call it.
Bam. Verity, I apologize. You're the dandiest schemer I ever saw, and I've seen some warm members in my time.
Ste. Well, they sent for me. I didn't think this out. I just saw the chance while I was there.
Smiths. You don't let much pass you, Verity.
Ste. I take my brains along when I go calling of an afternoon on my swell friends. I'd like to bet that letter Alcorn's fetching says "Yes" to our offer.
Bam. It's odds on, or I'd take you.
(Maid announces Mr. Walter Montgomery. Enter Walter. Exit Maid.)
Ste. Hullo! Oh, damn!
Walter (r. c.). Good evening, Mr. Verity. Good evening. I hope I don't interrupt business.
Ste. Young man, you appear to have a lot of time on your hands.