Adene.
I have thought of that. But I know too much of India to be even suspected of thinking ill of the officials. And Sir David's recommendation will soften them.
Vera.
"Please give bearer every facility for attacking the reputation of my late colleagues;" is that it?
Adene.
[Rising.] I don't want to attack any one! Of course there may be cases. If I met an actual instance of foul play on our part——
Vera.
[Mockingly.] "Foul play!" It is to be as bad as that?
Adene.