[A strongly-built man in middle age, with a firm, resolute face.

Evening, Grosvenor. Not poaching on your rights if we come in here a minute? The other windows were crowded.

grosvenor

Not at all, General, not at all. We're all making way for the khaki today, sir. And proud to have the chance.

[With overdone politeness to the Captain, a handsome man of the romantic type.

Take my place, Captain.

captain

Thanks. Great tune that, eh? Stirs up a man's vitals, eh?

grosvenor

Yes, indeed; yes, indeed.