ACT II.
Scene: same as in Act I.
Enter Mr. Smailey and Servant.
Mr. S. (very gently). Will you have the goodness to tell Mrs. Van Brugh that Mr. Smailey is here to see her, by appointment?
Serv. Mr. Smailey, sir? Yes, sir. (Going.)
Enter Mr. Fitz Partington.
Fitz. (stopping Servant). And his solicitor.
Mr. S. (with mild sternness). You have followed me again, sir?
Fitz. Followed you again, sir; according to contract.
Mr. S. There is no contract between us that entitles you to dog my footsteps as though you were hunting down a thief.