Miss Ivory [without hat or gloves enters from right]. Oh, there you are, Mrs. Pencil.
Mrs. Pencil. Yes, I'm back.
Miss Ivory. I thought I should have to drink my tea without you.
[They sit down to tea—Miss Ivory back of table center. Mrs. Pencil left of table.]
Sud [in stage whisper to Wouldby]. That tells the audience what time of the day it is; besides, drinking afternoon tea shows Miss Ivory is in society.
Mrs. Pencil. Isn't your father going to join us?
Sud [aside]. That's merely to show the girl has a father.
Miss Ivory. No, he is talking business with Mr. Inkwell.
Mrs. Pencil [starting]. Inkwell!
Miss Ivory. Yes, do you know him?