CHARLES. 'Tis none the less for all of that. I take life as I find it, and for that matter so do they all, even thou. The difference be in the finding.
[Whistles.
ADONIJAH. [Uneasily.] It is time her father did arrive.
CHARLES. Where then hath he been?
ADONIJAH. He but went in search of Betty.
CHARLES. Ah, then we'll wait.
[He whistles, while Adonijah moves uneasily about the room, glancing every now and then at this disturbing element of his peace, as if he would send him to kingdom come, if he only could.
ADONIJAH. [After considerable toleration.] Waiting may avail thee naught.
CHARLES. And thee? Nevertheless we'll wait.
[Whistles.