Footman. Very good, sir.
[He brings the tray to Clive, who takes the letter. The Footman goes out.
Porteous. Is the “Champion Arms” the local pub?
C.-C. [Looking at the letter.] It’s by way of being a hotel, but I never heard of anyone staying there.
Lady Kitty. If there was no train I suppose he had to go there.
C.-C. Great minds. I wonder what he has to write about! [He goes to the door leading on to the garden.] Elizabeth!
Elizabeth. [Outside.] Yes.
C.-C. Here’s a note for you.
[There is silence. They wait for Elizabeth to come. She enters.
Elizabeth. It’s lovely in the garden to-night.