Sir Malcolm.
Good! And the girl?
Sir Robert.
Leave the girl again to me.
Sir Malcolm.
As you please, sir. [He moves towards door, stops.]
May I beg of you not to go out to-night? Allow it
to be supposed that you have gone as usual, but
remain indoors, sir.
Sir Robert.
[At desk.] We'll see.
Sir Malcolm.
[At door.] I have heard the great news that will
be published in the morning. Forgive me if I say
that your life is not your own merely at a time like
this. It belongs to all of us—to the world.
[The upper door, R., has opened again, and Margaret has entered. She sees the Chief Commissioner, and looks nervous.
Sir Robert.
That will do, Mr. Commissioner.
Sir Malcolm.
[After opening door.] I have made arrangements
to remain in my office all night to-night. A call
over the telephone will bring me back at any moment.
Sir Robert.
Good night, Sir Malcolm!
