Oh, yes…yes. You are quite right. It's time. I'm under orders now. Would you mind—the bell?
(Then, as the other is about to rise, he perceives that the Nurse has already entered, and now stands, unobtrusive but firm, awaiting the moment to reassert her sway.)
Oh, it's not necessary. There's the Nurse come again, to remind me that I mustn't tire myself in tiring you.
(And so, under the presiding eye of professional attendance, the Visitor rises and advances to take his leave.)
Thank you—for coming. Thank you—for hearing me so patiently…You always did that, even though it made no difference…I wonder—shall I ever see you again?
DIST. V. You shall. I promise.
CHAMBERLAIN. I wonder.
DIST. V. I assure you, I shall make a point of it. Believe me, I am very grateful for this opportunity you have given me; and even more am I grateful for all your long loyalty in the past. Through all differences, through all difficulties, I have felt that you were indeed a friend. So, till we meet again, my dear Chamberlain, good-bye!
(The two hands meet and part, while the Nurse moves forward to resume her professional duties. The Distinguished Visitor begins to retire.)
CHAMBERLAIN. Good-bye…You can find your way?