“Yes.”

“What's he like?”

“Not bad looking; fair—”

“Idiot! I mean is he smart?”

“Just at present—got all his Sunday clothes on.”

“Send him in to me. Don't go, don't go.”

“How can I send him in to you if I don't go?”

“Take these. Have you finished those bills of lading?”

“No.”

“Good God! when will you have finished them?”