booth. Yes, his death was a tragedy. It seems to me that if he had been spared he might have succeeded at length in this tremendous task and restored to us our family honour.
edward. Yes, Booth, he spoke very feelingly of that.
booth. [Irony lost upon him.] I can well believe it. And I can tell you that now . . I may be right or I may be wrong . . I am feeling far less concerned about the clients' money than I am at the terrible blow to the Family which this exposure will strike. Money, after all, can to a certain extent be done without . . but Honour—
This is too much for edward.
edward. Our honour! Does one of you mean to give me a single penny towards undoing all the wrong that has been done?
booth. I take Trenchard's word for it that that would be illegal.
edward. Well . . don't talk to me of honour.
booth. [somewhat nettled at this outburst.] I am speaking of the public exposure. Edward, can't that be prevented?
edward. [with quick suspicion.] How?
booth. Well . . how was it being prevented before he died—before we knew anything about it?