I don’t think he’d do it. He’s an odd fellow.
Lady Wanley.
Oh, but ask him. There can be no harm in that.
Holland.
It’s all very well. But one has to consider the possible complications.
Lady Wanley.
There can’t be any complications. We only want to punish an insolent snob who’s wantonly insulted a woman who never hurt a fly in her life.
[Jack Straw comes up to their table.
Jack Straw.
Have you done with the Benedictine, sir?