JABEZ. I said "speaking as a business man."
CLAV. Well, sir?
JABEZ. I've not read the book yet. But I suppose I shan't be wrong in assuming it deals largely with the advantages of the Clavering patent respirator.
CLAV. Naturally.
JABEZ. I thought so. Of course, you're convinced of its advantages?
CLAV. I use it myself. So does Mr. Bunting in his laboratory. Look at us. We're well. Then look at your men. They don't use it. I'd just come from seeing another of them when I got your message.
That man is being slowly poisoned to earn his bread. It's a typical case.
JABEZ. It's' very sad, very sad. Well now, doctor, can you propose anything?
CLAV. I can propose the respirator. It's not ideal, I don't pretend it is—but it 'ull give the poor devils a chance.
JABEZ. We must certainly have the respirator.