If this concludes our business, Mr.Phipps--" Dredlinton waved a nervous hand towards him.
"One moment, please," he begged, "I have just a few words to say to Mr.Wingate." The latter glanced at the clock.
"I hope you will say them as quickly as possible," he enjoined.

"I have a busy morning." Dredlinton leaned over Phipps' chair.

There was a sinister meaning in his hoarse whisper.
"Leave me alone with him for a moment," he suggested.

"Perhaps I may be able to earn that two thousand pounds." Phipps rose at once from his chair and made his way towards the door.
"Lord Dredlinton wishes to have a word with you, Mr.Wingate," he said.
"I shall be on the premises, in case by any fortunate chance you should decide to change your mind.".