Sir G. Perfectly, thank you.
Philip. It is two years since I saw her.
Sir G. So it is. We have seen nothing of you lately—you, whom we used to see so much of. Where have you been?
Philip. Well, all over the world. The day I met you, when you were so kind as to invite me here, was the day of my arrival home.
Sir G. So kind as to invite you! My dear boy, you raised objections enough to my invitation.
Philip. I was afraid of trespassing on your hospitality.
Sir G. And so you have been round the world?
Philip. From Dan to Beersheba.
Sir G. And you found all barren?
Philip. On the contrary, I’ve had a very jolly time—especially upon the voyage home.