The same.

Time.--The next morning.

The door opens. Dr. Freemantle enters, shown in by Bennet, who
follows him.

DR. FREEMANTLE [talking as he enters]. Wonderful! Wonderful! I
don't really think I ever remember so fine a spring.

BENNET [he is making up the fire]. I'm afraid we shall have to pay
for it later on.

DR. FREEMANTLE. I expect so. Law of the universe, you know, Bennet-
-law of the universe. Everything in this world has got to be paid
for.

BENNET. Except trouble. [The doctor laughs.] The Times? [He hands
it to him.]

DR. FREEMANTLE. Thanks. Thanks. [Seats himself.] Won't be long--
his lordship, will he?

BENNET. I don't think so. I told him you would be here about
eleven.

DR. FREEMANTLE. Um--what do you think of her?

BENNET. Of--of her ladyship?