Glad. Because every moment that he's prevented from speaking is a loss to him and a gain to us. As Mayor, father's supposed to be neutral, at the election, so that gives him an excuse to entertain Garside and spoil his speaking for one night, anyhow.
Fred. That's a bit tricky.
Glad. All's fair in war.
Fred. And love, Gladys, and love.
Glad. Don't be sillier than you can help.
Fred. Besides, they'll have others to keep the ball rolling while he's here.
Glad. There's a firebrand of a woman speaking every night who's about as popular as he is.
Fred, (interested). A woman? Is she good-looking?
Glad. I don't know.
Fred. You wouldn't. You'd only eyes for him.