I'm sorry. If you had written or sent over word bythe girl this morning . . .

[Laughs nervously.] I arrived only an hour and a half ago. I thought of sending a telegram but it seemed too tragic.

Ah? Only now you arrived?

[Extending his arms, blandly.] I retire from public and private life. Her first cousin and a journalist, I know nothing of her movements.

[Not directly to him.] My movements are not very interesting.

[In the same tone.] A lady's movements are always interesting.

But sit down, won't you? You must be very tired.

[Quickly.] No, not at all. I just came for Archie's lesson.

I wouldn't hear of such a thing. Miss Justice, after your long journey.

[Suddenly to Beatrice.] And, besides, you didn't bring the music.