Charles.
[Easily.] He won’t see you. He hasn’t been over since we were married.
[A ring is heard.
Kate.
[Starting.] Who’s that?
Charles.
What does it matter? No one will be shown in here. Jenkins has orders never to bring visitors into my room.
Kate.
That’s true. [Returns to her sweeping.]
[Suddenly the door opens and Mr. Hardcastle enters, with elaborate heartiness, thrusting aside Jenkins, who vainly tries to keep him out.