[Seeing Ethel.] Oh, there you are. [Addressing himself to the company in general.] I have something very painful to say, and I don’t know how I’m going to make it clear to you.
Serlo.
I say, is this any business of mine? Shall I hook it?
Jack Straw.
Oh no, pray stay by all means.
Lady Wanley.
[To Jack Straw.] Haven’t you changed your mind, sir?
Jack Straw.
I’m like a historical character whose name I can’t remember at the moment: I never change my mind.
Holland.