"Yes," said George, and to the parlourmaid: "You can put it all in the taxi, May. Come along in, uncle."
"Don't hurry me, boy. Don't hurry me."
"Where are you staying?"
"Russell ... Bit awkward, this about Lois!"
They were now within the dining-room.
"Yes." In the presence and under the influence of his people George at once ceased to be an expansive Londoner, and reverted to the character of the Five Towns.
"I suppose she'll be all right ?"
"Doctor seems to think so."
"Yes. They generally are." The Alderman sighed pleasantly and dropped rather heavily into a chair.
"Have a cigarette?"