Margaret comes in at this moment, to the relief of Crawshaw, who is not quite certain if he is being flattered or insulted again.
Margaret. Well, have you told him?
Richard [making way for her on the sofa]. I have heard the news, Mrs. Crawshaw. And I have told Robert my opinion that he should have no difficulty in making the name of Wurzel-Flummery as famous as he has already made that of Crawshaw. At any rate I hope he will.
Margaret. How nice of you!
Crawshaw. Well, it's settled then. [Looking at his watch.] This solicitor fellow should be here soon. Perhaps, after all, we can manage something about—Ah, Viola, did you want your mother?
Enter Viola.
Viola. Sorry, do I interrupt a family meeting? There's Richard, so it can't be very serious.
Richard. What a reputation!
Crawshaw. Well, it's over now.
Margaret. Viola had better know, hadn't she?