Conquest; Or, A Piece of Jade; a New Play in Three Acts

by Marie Carmichael Stopes

Gordon.

Yes, Sir.

Minister.

I remember that because I was there myself when I was a young man and very much it surprised me to be sure. I had always pictured New Zealand as being to Australia like England to the Continent. Yes, yes. A thousand miles away. Just think what a difference it would make, if England were a thousand miles from France at this present moment.

Gordon.

Yes indeed, Sir.

Minister.

So it is very fine of you young New Zealanders to join in with us all the way you do. Very fine.

(Loveday crosses to right of stage and looks curiously at Varlie but without recognition.)

Gordon.