Sir Robert.
Close the window and draw the curtains, Galloway.

Galloway.
Yes, sir. [All sit without speaking while door at back is closed, curtains drawn, etc.

Sir Robert.
Galloway?

Galloway.
Yes, Sir Robert?

Sir Robert.
Call up Mr. Denham at the Foreign Office. Give him my compliments and ask if any message has yet been received from the Embassy.

Galloway.
The Embassy, sir?

Sir Robert.
He'll know which. If not, say I could wish him to put it through to this room the moment it arrives.

Galloway.
Yes, sir.

Sir Robert.
When Lord Burnley comes bring him up immediately.

Galloway.
Yes, sir. ⁠[Manservant goes out.