It's so unreasonable of you, Arthur. You won't listen to any argument.
Arthur.
The only one you've offered yet is: here's a good job going, Henry's your nephew, give it him. My dear, don't you see the Khedive would never accept such a near relation of mine?
Christina.
I don't agree with you at all. The fact of his asking you to recommend an English secretary shows that he wants to draw the connection between you and himself closer. After all, you might give the boy a chance.
Arthur.
This is not an occasion when one can afford to give a chance. It's hit or miss. If the man I choose is a failure the Khedive will never ask me to do such a thing for him again. I can't take any risks.
Christina.
Will you tell me what qualifications Henry lacks to make him suitable for the post?
Arthur.