SOLNESS.

[Looks suspiciously at her.]. H'm--is the doctor so very anxious to
see me?


MRS. SOLNESS.

Well, not exactly anxious. He really came to see me; but he would
like to say how-do-you-do to you at the same time.


SOLNESS.

[Laughs to himself.] Yes, I daresay. Well, you must ask him to wait
a little.


MRS. SOLNESS.

Then you will come in presently?


SOLNESS.

Perhaps I will. Presently, presently, dear. In a little while.