Rosie: Yes, Mr. John.

John: Is that speaking-tube arrangement mended yet?

Rosie: Yes, Mr. John.

John: ... If I’m up there when Miss Frankie is going you might give me a whistle on it, will you? ... don’t wait for an answer ... just blow it three times and I’ll know what it means.

Rosie: Yes, Mr. John.

John: Thank you.

[Frankie comes in.

Frankie: Do you want me?

John: Yes ... don’t bother about the table now, Rosie, d’you mind——?

Rosie: No, Mr. John.