Glad. That wasn't necessary.
Fred. And this isn't necessary. Rankin and Beverley, by all means. They're probables. But why waste time on an outsider like Garside? It'll only swell his head to be our guest.
Glad. He isn't an outsider.
Fred. You don't say the governor's taking him seriously.
Glad. He's taking him very seriously.
Fred (horrified). Oh, I say. No. It's absurd.
Glad. Garside's making headway fast. He's a fine speaker, and he's popular.
Fred. A mechanic a fine speaker! Rot! Who says so?
Glad. I for one. I've heard him.
Fred. You have! It's a quaint taste.