Mr. Freeman: Really!? By jove ... did you really write it?

Colin: Yes.

Mr. Freeman: By jove yes ... my wife and I enjoyed it immensely ... most amusin’ ... most amusin’.... By jove! ... it’s a great success, isn’t it?

Colin: It’s been on some time.

John: A year; and in America; and three touring companies; and in the colonies; and the world’s film rights.

Mr. Freeman (offering the box of cigars): Try one o’ these?

Colin: Thanks.

Mr. Freeman: Have a drink?

Colin: No, thanks.

Mr. Freeman: Wouldn’t you like to come into the drawing-room? ... my wife would be delighted to meet you ... she really did enjoy it immensely—very funny—very funny indeed—immensely.