Arthur.
Certainly not, Henry. Let us have none of your nonsense.
Henry.
But you know perfectly well that you'd cheerfully bring the British Empire tumbling about our ears if you could get me a good fat billet by doing so.
Arthur.
Out of the mouths of babes and sucklings....
Christina.
You've got no right to say that, Henry. I've never asked anything for you that it wasn't practically your right to have.
Henry.
Well, mother, between you and me I don't mind telling you that Ronny is much more suited to this particular job than I am. Only a perfect fool would have hesitated, and for the honour of the family we can't suspect Uncle Arthur of being that.