Glad. I didn't bring the mob.
Lady M. What will Sir Jasper say?
Fred, (recovering his temper). He'll not be fit to listen to. We're the laughing-stock of Midlandton. This 'ull win Garside the election. He's using the balcony of the Chairman of the Employers' Federation for his platform, and we've let him do it.
Glad. We tried to trick him and he's turned the tables on us. That's all.
Fred. Clever beast. (Laughter off.)
Lady M. Listen to the cheering!
Fred. Oh, he's popular, only that's not cheering. It's laughter.
Lady M. What are they laughing at?
Fred. At us, ma petite mère, at us.
Lady M. (standing, with extreme dignity). They wouldn't dare!