P. Mail that immediately, William. (To Miss B.) Tell Welby we’ve written. Say anything. Get rid of him. (Exit hastily, L.)
Enter Welby, R.
W. I beg pardon, Miss, I just called to say that I’ll be in town three or four days yet. My address is Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Miss B. Yes, sir, I’ll note that.
W. (Hesitating.) My book was to have immediate attention. I suppose it is in hand to-day. (Boy at door grins, holds letter, Miss B. nods to him.)
Miss B. I think that it is—that is—oh, I remember. The house has written you.
W. (Excitedly.) Oh, so soon. Then they must want an interview. In that case I am at their service. I’ll wait now.
Miss B. (Perplexed.) Oh, no—I meant (winks at W. again) that is you had better see the letter.
Enter Ralph, R.
Ralph. Is this the office of Greathead & Wright, Publishers?