hugh. Oh Lord, I forgot! They'll discuss it solemnly. [then he whistles.] Emily knows!
edward. [having considered.] I shan't accept this money from you . . there's no need. All the good has been done that I wanted to do. No one will be beggared now. So why should you be?
hugh. [with clumsy affection.] We've taken a fine lot of interest in your labours, haven't we, Hercules?
edward. You hold your tongue about the office affairs, don't you? It's not safe.
hugh. When will you be quit of the beastly business?
edward. [becoming reserved and cold at once.] I'm in no hurry.
hugh. What do you gain by hanging on now?
edward. Occupation.
hugh. But, Edward, it must be an awfully wearying state of things. I suppose any moment a policeman may knock at the door . . so to speak?
edward. [appreciating the figure of speech.] Any moment. I take no precautions. I suppose that's why he doesn't come. At first I listened for him, day by day. Then I said to myself . . next week. But a year has gone by and more. I've ceased expecting to hear the knock at all.