[It is the little housemaid.

Rosie: Please, Mr. John, there’s a lady to see you.

John: Oh, my God! Where?

Rosie: Downstairs—in the morning-room. She’s waiting.

John: I’ll come.

Rosie: ... Please, Mr. John.

John: Yes?

Rosie: About that blow-pipe ... it wasn’t my fault ... ’e blowed; I couldn’t stop him.

John: That’s all right, Rosie.... In the morning-room?

Rosie: Yes, please, Mr. John.