It’s no good, Maria; we can’t give him in charge.
Mrs. Parker-Jennings.
Tell me something I don’t know. We’re in the man’s hands, and he knows it.
Jack Straw.
[With an amiable smile.] I thought you would come to see the situation from my point of view.
Mrs. Parker-Jennings.
[Beaten.] What are you going to do?
Jack Straw.
At the present moment, with your permission, I am going to have a small brandy and soda. Ring the bell, Vincent.
Vincent.