booth. I should hope so.

edward. [dwelling on the words.] It's stolen money.

booth. [bubbling with distress.] I say, what ought I to do?

trenchard. Do . . my dear Booth? Nothing.

edward. [with great indignation.] Trenchard, we owe reparation—

trenchard. [readily.] To whom? From which account was Booth's money taken?

edward. [side tracked for the moment.] I don't know . . I daresay from none directly.

trenchard. Very well then!

edward. [grieved.] Trenchard, you argue as he did—