We are Britons all, Sir.

Minister.

Yes, yes. We are all fighting shoulder to shoulder, though I expect the realisation of it has hardly touched you yet.

Gordon.

My only brother was killed a few weeks ago in Gallipoli, Sir.

Minister.

Dear, dear. A sad business that. I’m sorry for that, my lad.

Gordon.

(Beginning to be desperate.) And that is one reason why, Sir, I am so anxious to ask your help for my scheme of international—