Peter. I've promised to give up public speaking. (They look at Margaret in disgusted protest. She speaks quickly.)
Mar. Oh, you shall speak if there's an election.
Ned. That's right. All hands to the pump.
Mar. I'll speak myself.
O'Cal. It's a risky thing for you. Miss Shaweross.
Mar. The cause comes first.
O'Cal. Before bread and butter? You'll lose your job if they hear of it.
Mar. I must hope they won't hear.
Ned. You're going too fast. There's two things in the way. One's money. The other's a man.
Peter. Surely the Central people have a good man ready to fight.