The next morning, the doctor tells the board that Mr. Lorry is too weak to attend the board meeting. He tells them to talk to him, but Lorry reminds them that he has told them not to discuss the matter with the company's shareholders until after his father returns from his long illness. The doctor also tells them that Lorry will not be able to attend because he is too ill to attend. The board member who is supposed to speak on behalf of Lorry tells the doctor that he will be present at the meeting, but that he is unable to attend due to his illness. He also tells Lorry that the meeting will be a good opportunity for Lorry to present his views on the project