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[Sympathetically.] Look at that now. And there is rain overhead too. [Moving towards the study.] I'll tell him you are here.

Is Mr Rowan in?

[Points.] He is in his study. He is wearing himself out about something he is writing. Up half the night he does be. [Going.] I'll call him.

Don't disturb him, Brigid. I can wait here till they come back if they are not long.

And I saw something in the letterbox when I was letting you in. [She crosses to the study door, opens it slightly and calls.] Master Richard, Miss Justice is here for Master Archie's lesson.

Welcome.

[Rises and shakes hands, blushing slightly.] Good afternoon, Mr Rowan. I did not want Brigid to disturb you.

Disturb me? My goodness!