Rodney. Yes.
Peale. Absolutely. (Martin turns and reflectively walks up-stage. Peale very obviously picks up push-button and pushes buzzer twice; it rings off left. There is a pause, and then in a moment, Ellery enters)
Ellery. Oh, excuse me. I didn’t know your father was here.
Rodney. (Very genially) That’s all right, Ellery.
Peale. (The same) Come right in.
Ellery. How do you do, Mr. Martin?
Martin. (Gruffly) How are you, Ellery?
Ellery. Well, I really can’t wait any longer. The party downstairs in the taxi—you follow me?
Peale. Yes, Ellery you told us that——
Ellery. Well, good-bye, then.