I'll wait my turn.
John
Going to be pretty busy to-day—you, too, I suppose, if you're sailing to-morrow.
Ernest
I can postpone sailing. This is more important.
John
I should hate to see anything interfere with your career.
[Lucy also arrives for breakfast. She "always pours her husband's coffee."
Ernest
I appreciate your interest, but I'll look out for my "career." [To Lucy.] Could you tell me when your sister will be down?