On the other hand, it's counterbalanced by his extraordinary good luck in being your son.
Christina.
You've stood in his way on every possible occasion.
Arthur.
[Good-humouredly.] You know that's not true, Christina. I've refused to perpetrate a number of abominable jobs that you've urged me to. He's had his chances as everyone else has. You're an admirable mother. If I'd listened to you he'd be Commander-in-Chief and Prime Minister by now.
Christina.
I've never asked you to do anything for Henry that wasn't perfectly reasonable.
Arthur.
It's evident then that we have different views upon what is reasonable.
Christina.