Colby.
[Taking her hands.] You look as if you were surprised to see me.
Catherine.
You must be frantically busy. I thought you might not be able to manage it.
Colby.
You know very well wild labour leaders couldn’t have prevented me.
Catherine.
Of course I know you wouldn’t really let me interfere with anything serious, but it’s very pleasant to flatter myself that the whole country is waiting while you’re wasting your time with me. D’you know what I’ve done?
Colby.
I suspected what your note meant, but I’m anxious to hear it from your own lips.