mr. voysey. [candidly.] True!

mr. george booth. He'll never gain that.

mr. voysey. I fear you dislike Edward.

mr. george booth. [with pleasant frankness.] Yes, I do.

mr. voysey. That's a pity.

mr. george booth. [with a flattering smile.] Well, he's not his father and never will be. What's the time?

mr. voysey. [with inappropriate thoughtfulness.] Twenty to ten.

mr. george booth. I must be trotting.

mr. voysey. It's very early.

mr. george booth. Oh, and I've not said a word to Mrs. Voysey . .