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?