“There, that’s the front door,” she said. “That’s him. ‘Show him into the office,’ said Mr. Mark. I suppose he doesn’t want the other ladies and gentlemen to see him. Well, they’re all out at their golf, anyhow⁠—Wonder if he’s going to stay⁠—P’raps he’s brought back a lot of gold from Australia⁠—I might hear something about Australia, because if anybody can get gold there, then I don’t say but what Joe and I⁠—”

“Now, now, get on, Audrey.”

“Just going, darling.” She went out.