Jones (commandingly). You'll see us now. Your time's ours, we pay for it.
Peter. You haven't bought me, you know. You pay me to represent your interests at Westminster.
Jones. Then why aren't you there representing them to-night?
Peter (irritably). I've told you I'm busy.
Jones. Busy with what?
Peter. Mind your own business.
Ned (quietly). It is our business. We've a right to know why you're neglecting your duty.
Peter (hotly). I don't neglect my duty.
Ned. What's on at the House to-night?
Peter (embarrassed). Well——