[He kisses
her.] There is no one I was more longing to see.
ANNYS [She has risen.] Hake told me you would be dining at the
House.
GEOFFREY [He comes to her, kisses her, he is in a state of
suppressed excitement.] I shall be. I came back to bring you some
news.
PHOEBE We've got some news for you. Have you heard -
GEOFFREY [He stays her.] May I claim man's privilege for the
first word? It is news, I am sure, you will all be delighted to
hear. A friend of yours has been appointed to an office where--it
is quite possible--he may be of service to you.
PHOEBE Governorship of Holloway Gaol?
GEOFFREY Not a bad guess. Very near it. To the Under-
Secretaryship for Home Affairs.
LADY MOGTON Who is it?
GEOFFREY [He bows.] Your affectionate and devoted servant.
ANNYS You!
PHOEBE [Genuinely delighted. She is not a quick thinker.] Bravo!
Congratulations, old boy! [She has risen--she slaps him on the
back.]
ANNYS Geoffrey! [She puts her arms about him.] You never told me
anything.
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