MAMIE. That’s torn it! What will the Rajah think of me!
JOHN. Now don’t worry. If you’ll only wait everything will be all right. In any case if it is lost, I’ll buy you another exactly like it. I can’t say more, can I?
MAMIE. You really mean that?
JOHN. Of course I do—I never break my word. I’m even going to get some money to-day—out of accidents—I mean, in case of accidents. Now, listen! I’m awfully glad you’ve called. My wife’s left me!
MAMIE (rising and throwing arms round JOHN’S neck). Jack—darling!
JOHN (gently but firmly disengaging her arms). Yes, but only for a little while—and I want you to do me a favour.
MAMIE. Of course I will, Jack.
JOHN. I’m expecting a man here presently to examine me.
MAMIE. To examine you?