«It demanded an immediate decision as to my own actions yes, in that sense it was certainly personal.»
«Quite so. You would have to assume some responsibility, no doubt.»
«A very grave responsibility.»
«Affecting others besides yourself?»
«Affecting one other person vitally, and a very great number indirectly.»
«Yes. The time was night. You were sitting in the dark?»
«Not at first. I think I put the light out afterwards.»
«Quite so — that action would naturally suggest itself to you. Were you warm?»
«I think the fire had died down. My man tells me that my teeth were chattering when I went in to him.»
«Yes. You live in Piccadilly?»