(Georgecomes in from terrace, a typical, narrow-minded, honest country gentleman of forty odd.Brianrises hurriedly and crosses to above piano to R. Dinahrises and stands by fireplace.Oliviaunfolds curtains and prepares to sew.)

George (at the windows–he does not seeBrian). Hullo! Hullo! Hullo! What's all this about a Mr. Pim? Who is he? Where is he? (He puts his cap on table, and comes down, into room.) I had most important business with Lumsden, and the girl comes down and cackles about a Mr, Pim, or Ping, or something. Where did I put his card? (Bringing it out.) Carraway Pim. Never heard of him in my life, (Moves back to writing-table and puts down card.)

Dinah. He said he had a letter of introduction, Uncle George.

George. Oh, you saw him, did you! (Comes down C. to R.) Yes, that reminds me, there was a letter–(he brings it out and reads it).

Dinah. He had to send a telegram. He's coming back.

Olivia. Pass me those scissors, Brian.

Brian (crossing to above table L.C.). These? (he passes them.)

Olivia (givingBriana nod of encouragement and looking round atDinah). Thank you.

George (reading). Ah well, a friend of Brymer's, Glad to oblige him. Yes, I know the man he wants. Coming back, you say, Dinah? (Dinahnods