HOBSON. Just wait a bit. I want to know if I'm taking this in aright. (Moves R. C.) I'm to be given a half-share in my own business on condition I take no part in running it. Is that what you said?
WILLIE. That's it.
HOBSON. Well, I've heard of impudence before, but—
MAGGIE. It's all right, father.
HOBSON. But did you hear what he said?
MAGGIE. Yes. That's settled. Quite settled, father. (Pushing him.) It's only the name we're arguing about. (To WILL.) I won't have "late Hobson's", Will.
HOBSON. I'm not dead, yet, my lad, and I'll show you I'm not.
MAGGIE. I think Hobson and Mossop is best.
HOBSON. His name on my sign-board!
WILLIE. The best I'll do is this: Mossop and Hobson.