HEGAN. Yes, my dear.
LAURA. And why is not the law enforced?
HEGAN. It has not been found possible to enforce such laws.
LAURA. But why not?
HEGAN. Why, my dear, this evil...
LAURA. These people pay money to the police, do they not?
HEGAN. Why, yes; I imagine...
LAURA. Don't tell me what you imagine... tell me what you know! They pay money to the police, don't they?
HEGAN. Yes.
LAURA. Then why should the police not be punished? Do those who control the police get some of the money?