Slice: (hesitating to respond)
Sir . . .

Cadwell: Oh, you are stupid, my poor heart, I am more clever than you. In what direction? At what time? You haven't said.

Slice:
In an hour. From wherever you wish.

Cadwell:
In the Palace Courtyard, in half an hour.

Slice:
No, that's too soon.

Cadwell:
Well, in an hour.

Slice:
That's fine.

(Exit Slice)

Cadwell:
It's Lady Julia—without a doubt.

Bendish:
Oh, I believe it. But didn't you promise to have supper with Laura?