No, no. See. I’ll come here in the shade. (She moves where he can’t see her face.) Now read over some of what you have written, and I’ll listen critically.
Gordon.
(Looks at her for a moment, then reads.) “The nations shall unite and have a super-parliament to which they shall all send a small number of representatives. This super-parliament shall make International laws, but it shall chiefly exist to prevent any nation flying at another’s throat. If necessary, by force.” (In another tone.) Flying at another’s throat, doesn’t seem formal enough, does it?
Loveday.
Perhaps not. Mark it. Go on.
Gordon.
“In order to prevent any murderously-minded nation flying at another’s throat (in different tone) as Germany did at Belgium. That example will never be forgotten.”
Loveday.
Never. But go on.
Gordon.