wedgecroft. The Bar ought to give you a testimonial . . to the man who not only could retire on twenty years' briefs, but has.
trebell. Fifteen. But I bled the City sharks with a good conscience . . quite freely.
wedgecroft. [With a pretence at grumbling.] I wish I could retire.
trebell. No you don't. Doctoring's a priestcraft . . you've taken vows.
wedgecroft. Then why don't you establish our church instead of . .
trebell. Yes, my friend . . but you're a heretic. I'd have to give the Medical Council power to burn you at the stake.
kent. [With the book packages.] Parcel from the S. P. C. K., sir.
trebell. I know . . Disestablishment a crime against God; sermon preached by the Vicar of something Parva in eighteen seventy three. I hope you're aware it's your duty to read all those.
kent. Suppose they convert me? Lucy wanted to know if she could see you.
trebell. [His eyebrows up.] Yes, I'll call at Mrs. Farrant's. Oh, wait. Aren't they coming to dinner?