John
[amused, but serious]
That's all right in theory, but this is a practical world. My pull got you into the institute; my pull can get you out. You give up this wild idea or give up your job!
Helen
[delighted]
What did I tell you? Financial force! They still try it, you see. [To John.] What if I refused to give up either, John?
John
[emphatic]
Then as a trustee of the institute I ask for your resignation—right here and now! [Turns away.] I guess that will hold her at home a while.
Helen