Amah. Master telephone, Daisy.
Daisy. Why didn't you take the message?
[She is about to go into the house.
Amah. He have go now. He say very much hurry. I say no can findee you. I think you go out.
Daisy. Why did you say that?
Amah. I think more better, maybe.
George. [Smiling.] That's right, amah. Never tell the truth when a lie will do as well.
Daisy. Well, what was the message?
Amah. Master say he must to go Tientsin. Very important business. No come back to-night. Come back first train to-morrow.
Daisy. Very well. Tell the boy that we shall be only two to dinner.