Sud. Oh, very well, dish if you like.
[Sud's manner indicates he gives in simply to let the rehearsal progress, but that he will settle with Miss Ivory later.]
Miss Ivory. Please tell me that you have ordered the strikers to come to father's terms?
Mr. Inkwell [at right of table]. He is looking through his safe for more papers so he asked me to wait in here.
Sud. That's an explanation why he came in.
Miss Ivory [offering cup]. How many lumps?
Sud [aside]. That question of the number of lumps is very important; it gives a natural air to the scene.
Miss Ivory. I am going to the dining-room to get some arrack for your tea.
Mr. Inkwell [nervously]. Oh, please don't trouble——
Miss Ivory. No trouble at all.