Car. One moment! I thought I heard a step on the path. (she looks out of window) Yes, it's Captain Dorvaston.
Pil. (crosses to door and looks out, returns and takes hat from table) You don't say so? That is highly inconvenient. What had I better do?
Car. I think you had better go to bed.
Pil. An opportunity like the present is so difficult to obtain. He will merely pass through to his room. I'll wait in the scullery. (makes for it)
Car. (puts hand on door) The scullery is rather in confusion. (goes back to window and looks out)
Pil. Then the larder is probably available. (goes towards it)
Car. I really wouldn't wait if I were you.
Pil. (speaking from entrance to larder) I do so on my own initiative. There are several arguments I wish to——
Car. (at window) He's coming.
Pil. Oh! (hastily goes in and closes larder door)