edward. [venturing the comfort of an explanation.] No . . he didn't value money as you do.
mr. booth. [with sudden shrill logic.] But he took it. What d'you mean by that?
edward leans back in his chair and changes the tenor of their talk.
edward. Well, you're master of the situation now. What are you going to do?
mr. booth. To get my money back?
edward. No, that's gone.
mr. booth. Then give me what's left and—
edward. Are you going to prosecute?
mr. booth. [shifting uneasily in his chair.] Oh, dear . . is that necessary? Can't somebody else do that? I thought the Law—
edward. You need not prosecute, you know.