Vin. Too political. Let "indignation" stand. We must show him he's roused the sleeping lion.
Mont, (acquiescent). I'll underline it if you like.
Vin. No! No! Firmness, my dear Monty, firmness, not ostentation.
Mrs. M. (gushingly to Mrs. Vining). What a man of affairs Mr. Vining is!
Vin. (filling his chest). I flatter myself I put things through, Mrs. Montgomery. Now, Monty!
Mont. (reading). "At the indignation meeting—um—held on the—um—it was resolved to respectfully address——"
Mrs. V. Oh!
Vin. (reprovingly). Well, Cecilia?
Mont, (puzzled). That's in order, I think.
Vin. Quite. Go on.