ROYS. (heard without). Very well; take my card to Mrs. Templeton. I’ll wait. I’m in no hurry.
BART. Heyday! who have we here?
Enter BASIL ROYSTON at C.
ROYS. (coming down—seeing BARTON). I beg pardon, sir!
BART. (rising). Sir—I—
ROYS. Be seated, I beg.
BART. Not till you set me the example (pointing to chair—they seat themselves).
ROYS. Like me, sir, you are doubtless waiting to see Mrs. Templeton?
BART. No, sir.
ROYS. Oh! One of the family, perhaps? Possibly a friend?