Millie
Well, he almost did. To save you embarrassment, I made it
sound as if it were just as inconsequential to you as it was to them.
Andrew
That was very thoughtful of you, but you know some people
do...enjoy singing. They enjoy the lightheardedness--
Millie
Lightheartedness. Yes, if it really were. You're about as lighthearted as--
Gilbert enters the main door
Andrew
stands up
Gilbert
Excuse me, I'm looking for an Andrew Crocker-Harris
Andrew
I'm Andrew Crocker-Harris. Are you Gilbert?
Gilbert
Yes! I was just stopping by to see the office. I believe you're retiring, and--
Andrew
Nice to meet you. This is my wife, Millie. She won't be retiring.
Millie
Welcome! I've heard so much about you.
Gilbert
I hope it's as good as what I've heard about you.
Millie
I hope you'll excuse me. I see that they made a mistake in my copies, and I'll have to go straighten that out. But I'll see you later--or at the gathering.
Gilbert
Great!
Andrew
So, this will be your office. I'll have the rest of my things out by the end of the day tomorrow, and you can start moving in.
Gilbert
Oh, don't rush. I know you've been here quite a long time, and it must take a while to clear out.
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