I don't want to expose myself to the humiliation of another refusal.
Christina.
It's so important to me. It may mean all the difference to Henry's future.
Violet.
[With a change of manner, charmingly.] Oh! I'd love to do anything I could for Henry.
Christina.
The Khedive has asked Arthur for an English secretary. It seems to me that Henry has every possible qualification, but you know what Arthur is; he's terrified of the least suspicion of favouring his friends and relations.
Violet.
My dear Christina, what can I do? Arthur would merely tell me to mind my own business.
Christina.