We’ve even demeaned ourselves by offering him money.

Holland.

Of course he doesn’t want your money.

Mrs. Parker-Jennings.

Well, ’adn’t you better suggest what he does want?

Holland.

Look here, Jack, you’ve made fools of the whole lot of us. Won’t you be a brick and clear out? We really are in a deuce of a scrape.

Jack Straw.

I am always touched by an appeal to my better nature, but in this case I propose to steel myself against your entreaties.

Holland.