Patsy Laferty
(Irritably, as the door is opened.) Syphers?
The Professor
Yes
Patsy Laferty
Tellygram. Sign here. (He produces about a half inch of pencil and holds up a signature blank. The Professor signs. Absentmindedly he tears open the message, but while doing so turns and closes the door. Patsy Laferty stares at it disconsolately.)