EDMUND (shaking). I'm pleased to make your acquaintance, Mr. Metherell.

(They sit down, Austin commanding, the room from the club-fender.)

AUSTIN. Very busy that train we came home by last night, Metherell.

JACK. Yes, very full.

AUSTIN. I couldn't get a chance of talking to you. Now, it's about this match to-day.

JACK. Yes?

AUSTIN. You know how tremendously important it is for Blackton.

JACK. Blackton 'ull be a second division team next season.

AUSTIN. I hope not, Metherell.

JACK (without arrogance). With me playing against them?