GERVASE (laughing). Well, one must eat.
BOBBY (passing plate). Have another sandwich?
GERVASE (taking one). Thanks.
MRS. KNOWLE. Do you live in the neighbourhood, Mr. Mallory?
GERVASE. About twenty miles away. Little Malling.
JANE (helpfully). Oh, yes.
MRS. KNOWLE. Well, I hope we shall see you here again.
GERVASE. That's very kind of you indeed. I shall love to come.
MELISANDE. More tea, Father?
MR. KNOWLE. No, thank you, my love.
MELISANDE. More tea, Mr. Mallory?
GERVASE. No, thank you.
MR. KNOWLE (getting up). I don't want to hurry you, Mr. Mallory, but
if you have really finished----
GERVASE (getting up). Right.
MRS. KNOWLE. You won't go without seeing the garden, Mr. Mallory?
Sandy, when your father has finished with Mr. Mallory, you must show
him the garden. We are very proud of our roses, Mr. Mallory. Melisande
takes a great interest in the roses.
GERVASE. I should like very much to see the garden. (Going to her)
Shall I see you again, Mrs. Knowle. . . . Don't get up, _please_.
MRS. KNOWLE (getting up). In case we don't--(she holds out her hand).
GERVASE (shaking it). Good-bye. And thank you so much.
MRS. KNOWLE. Not good-bye. _Au revoir_.
GERVASE (smiling).
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