T. shakes.

G. Has St. Nicholas been here?

T. nods.

G. Is he gone?

T. nods.

N. (kicking harder), Sir Gregory! Sir Gregory! I am here!

G. Do you expect your master soon?

T. nods.

G. I may sit and await him?

(T. bows and gives a chair. G. sits to table, T. takes doublet from table. The glove falls on the floor. G. takes out papers, and lays them on the table to read them.)