"He's in the studio, m'm," the maid replied.
"Are the children with Miss Belchamber?"
"No, m'm. They're with nurse, m'm."
"Is Miss Belchamber in her room?"
"No, m'm. She's gone out."
"How long ago?"
"About an hour, m'm."
"Is Mr. Pratt in?"
"I think so, m'm. I'll go and inquire."
"Never mind. I'm going upstairs."