Yes, make it quickly, I'm thirsty.... And I'm so cold.
[A ring at the front door is heard.
Basil.
[Jumping up.] There's some one at the door, Fanny. Hurry up.
[She goes out, and he follows her to the door of
the room.
Basil.
Fanny, don't let any one up beside Mr. Halliwell. Say I can see no one. [He waits for a moment, anxiously.] Is that you, John?
John.
[Outside.] Yes.
Basil.