Holland.
I first met him in the States. I was in considerable financial difficulties in those days—it’s three or four years ago now—and I got a small part in a travelling company. Jack Straw was a member of it, and we became great friends.
Lady Wanley.
Is that his name?
Holland.
So he assures me.
Lady Wanley.
It’s very improbable, isn’t it?
Holland.
Very. I believe Jack Straw was a highwayman, or something like that, and he’s given his name to a public-house in Hampstead.