Garside's Career: A Comedy in Four Acts

by Harold Brighouse

Mrs. G. Yes, yes!

Mar. But examinations are a fearful hazard.

Mrs. G. Not to Peter. He's fighting for his class, he's showing them he's the better man. He can work with his hands and they can't, and he can work with his brain as well as the best of them.

Mar. He'll do it. It may not be this time, but he'll do it in the end.

Mrs. G. (obstinately). This time, Margaret.

Mar. I do hope so.

Mrs. G. (looking at the clock). Do you think there's been a breakdown on the cars?

Mar. No, no.

Mrs. G. (rising anxiously). He said seven, and it's after that.

Mar. (trying to soothe her). Not much.