Bam. You can't do that, Verity. (Moves to table R.)

Ste. Can't I? I will, though.

Bam. You'll upset the whole thing.

Ste. I'll look after that.

(Maid announces Mr. Alcorn. Enter Alcorn; exit Maid r.)

Ste. Ah! Got the letter, Alcorn?

Alcorn. Yes. I don't understand it.

Ste. Just a moment. (Opens door l. and calls.) Smithson!

(Enter Smithson.)

Walter. I'd better go.