He flops into his chair and slowly reaches for the violin sitting beside him. As Basil plays a mournful tune, Dawson nudges Olivia encouragingly, and she walks towards him, determined to make him listen now that Basil was unoccupied with his detective work. Olivia: Now will you please listen to me? My daddy's gone and I'm all alone. Basil pauses temporarily and faces Olivia. Basil: (Still depressed) Young lady, this is a most inopportune time. He turns away resumes playing, but after seeing Olivia's sad face, decides to humor her. Basil: Surely your mother knows where he is. Olivia: Y-Yes.