Your father insisted on coming downstairs.

Etchingham.

I really can’t stand my room any longer. And I can walk quite well now.

Catherine.

I thought Dr. O’Farrell said you were to stay upstairs till to-morrow, father.

Etchingham.

O’Farrell’s an idiot.

Colby.

[Smiling.] It certainly looks as if you were better when you start abusing your doctor.

Perigal.