They ought to be here by half-past ten.

Boyce.

[Speaking into the receiver.] Put me on 78, will you?

Etchingham.

[Simultaneously.] Why the devil don’t they bring them in?

Bennett.

Don’t worry. I’ve told a waiter to bring them as soon as they arrive.

Boyce.

[At the telephone.] I say, is that you, Masters? Has Mr. Winter been there? Well, send Rogers. Here. No, here, confound you! The Palace. [Putting down the receiver.] No, nothing’s been seen of him since early this morning.

Etchingham.