Mrs. Parker-Jennings.

Send for the police, Robert. I won’t put up with it.

Vincent.

You know, mother....

Mrs. Parker-Jennings.

Hold your tongue, Vincent.... [To Jack Straw.] Oh, my friend, I’m sorry for you. Those nice white ’ands of yours will look pretty after they’ve been picking oakum for six months.

Jack Straw.

I had an idea that had been abolished in England.

Mrs. Parker-Jennings.

Oh no, I think not.