Perigal.

I asked Colby to fetch me in it so that we might run down to the House together.

[The Butler enters to announce Robert Colby, and goes out.

Thompson.

Mr. Colby.

Colby.

I thought I’d come up for one moment just to say how d’you do.

Catherine.

[Forcing some gaiety of manner.] I should have been furious if you hadn’t.

Perigal.