Third Mem. of Dep. (roughly). That's your business, and not ours. We tell you what we want, and you have to carry out our wishes.
Em. S. (smiling). You mean the wishes of your class—your order?
Second Mem. Well, that's about it. We do represent them. Why we are sent to you by over 100,000!
Em. S. And what is the full complement of your combined trades?
Second Mem. About nine millions, but that has nothing to do with it.
Em. S. With it! Do with what?
First Mem. of Dep. Why, what we require, Right Hon. Sir—what we require!
Em. S. (amiably). And that is—?
First Mem. of Dep. (triumphantly). Oh, you must tell us that! It is not our place, but yours—see?
Em. S. Not exactly. But will you not join me? (Offers cigarettes.) And now let us get at the heart of the question. Who is to do your work for you?