Kate looks from Mildred to Sir Peter pathetically. Exit Price, R.D. Philip appears on staircase, slowly coming down.
Bea. (coming down C.) You must be hungry after your journey. (R. of Lord Normantower)
Nor. (coming down C.) Yes, thank heaven, my appetite is as redoubtable as ever. Miss Derwent may—(about to offer arm)
Bea. (cutting in) Sir Peter, will you bring Miss Derwent?
Lord Normantower is obliged to offer his arm to Beatrice. Exit Lord Normantower and Beatrice, R. Sir Peter offers his arm to Kate whom he takes R.C.
Phil. (on stairs) Stop, doctor, stop. (comes down to R. of Kate) Don’t monopolise all the good things. Suppose we go shares. (offers his arm to Kate)
Kate. (between the two) Don’t be scandalised. (to Sir Peter) Mr. Selwyn often gives me his arm. Here—(looking at Philip) I am more like a friend than a dependant.
Phil. (looking at Kate) More like a sister than a friend. (exeunt, R.D.)
SWELL MUSIC.
Quick Act Drop.