[The Butler enters.

George Winter.

Tell Mrs. Winter that Lord Francis and I would be very much obliged if she’d come to the drawing-room for one moment.

Thompson.

Very good, sir.

[Exit.

Boyce.

I wish you to know that I have expressed myself very strongly all through against this proceeding.

James Ford.

Shut up, Boyce. When we want your opinion we’ll ask for it.