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His presence suddenly brings out the fact
that they are unhappy men, ill at ease, square pegs in round holes,
whilst he flourishes like a primrose.
The parlor maid withdraws._
LUBIN [_coming to Franklyn_] How do you do, Mr Barnabas? [_He speaks
very comfortably and kindly, much as if he were the host, and Franklyn
an embarrassed but welcome guest_]. I had the pleasure of meeting you
once at the Mansion House. I think it was to celebrate the conclusion of
the hundred years peace with America.
FRANKLYN [_shaking hands_] It was long before that: a meeting about
Venezuela, when we were on the point of going to war with America.
LUBIN [_not at all put out_] Yes: you are quite right. I knew it was
something about America. [_He pats Franklyn's hand_]. And how have you
been all this time? Well, eh?
FRANKLYN [_smiling to soften the sarcasm_] A few vicissitudes of health
naturally in so long a time.
LUBIN. Just so. Just so. [_Looking round at Savvy_] The young lady is--?
FRANKLYN. My daughter, Savvy.
_Savvy comes from the window between her father and Lubin.


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