Ste. On the contrary, Sam, the town is. The overcrowding is a scandal. We must have some fresh air.
Smiths. Oh, don't talk like a blooming philanthropist again.
Ste. I'm talking like a blooming alderman.
Al. This isn't a town's meeting. It's a company meeting. Stick to company business.
Ste. The company has no further business. The company is wound up.
Bam. Damned if it is. This letter doesn't end all. It's your fault, Verity. You shouldn't have gone to the Polygon. You over-reached yourself.
Ste. This would still have happened, Sam, in any case.
Bam. I don't see it. Why?
Ste. Mr. Montgomery can tell you.
Bam. Well, it's not all up. Let's have what he offers.