trebell. Church colleges under Church control.
cantelupe. There'd be others?
trebell. To preserve the necessary balance in the schools.
cantelupe. Not founded with church money?
trebell. Think of the grants in aid that will be released. I must ask the Treasury for a further lump sum and with that there may be sufficient for secular colleges . . if you can agree with me upon the statutes of those over which you'd otherwise have free control.
trebell is weighing his words.
cantelupe. "You" meaning, for instance . . what authorities in the Church?
trebell. Bishops, I suppose . . and others. [cantelupe permits himself to smile.] On that point I shall be weakness itself and . . may I suggest . . your seat in the cabinet will give you some control.
cantelupe. Statutes?
trebell. To be framed in the best interests of educational efficiency.