Baldwin.

Yessir.... It was the candles I was alludin’ of, sir. They do burn—— (A lantern goes out.) Ho!

(He fiddles about with the string, Bill watching him with a smile. Suddenly halfway up the central ladder you hear the voice of Lady Patricia sweetly humming. Bill throws a wild glance around him.)

Bill.

Don’t give me away, Baldwin.

(He darts into the summer-house at the back and locks the door.)

Baldwin.

’Iding-seek!... (Lowering the lantern.) Whoa!...

(Lady Patricia enters.)

Lady Patricia.