THE PRIME MINISTER
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Margaret.
[Nervously.] Yes—that is to say——
Sir Robert.
Your hand is cold. You've had a long journey.
Come over to the fire. [Leading her across.] Galloway,
tell her ladyship that Miss Michel has arrived, and
ask her to bring down Miss Peggy.
Galloway.
[Going.] Yes, sir.
Sir Robert.
And, Galloway—you may as well serve tea here
to-day.
Galloway.
Yes, sir.
[Galloway goes out R. Margaret sits on sofa by fire. Sir Robert returns to Chief Commissioner, who stands ready to go.
Sir Robert.
[Leading him out.] As I was saying, Sir Malcolm——
Sir Malcolm.
[Who has been looking steadfastly at Margaret.]
Pardon me, sir, what did you say the young lady's
name was?
Sir Robert.
Michel—Freda Michel.
Sir Malcolm.
Swiss?
