Sir G. Useful word.
Philip. And feeling that, I thought the best course was to——
Sir G. Run away.
Philip. But as for promises of marriage, there was nothing of that sort. In fact, there couldn’t be.
Sir G. Because the lady was already——
Philip. Hang it, Sir George, you’re telling me my case!
Sir G. (drops glasses) You’ll find it in the third brief on your right.
Philip. (looking at brief) “Winter v. Winter and Hockheimer”?
Sir G. That’s your case, as far as it has gone.
Philip. (takes up brief and reads endorsement) “In the High Court of Justice—Probate and”—— But this is a divorce case!