I should think not indeed. I should like to see any servant answer me.
Mrs. Parker-Jennings.
You never ’ave learnt ’ow to treat servants, Ethel. You always talk to them as if they was one of ourselves. I wish you could take a leaf out of Vincent’s book. Treat ’em like dirt, and they’ll respect you.
[Jack Straw, having given instructions to the waiter, goes to Holland and Lady Wanley.
Jack Straw.
I’m willing to do what you asked me to.
Holland.
Why have you changed your mind?
Jack Straw.
To tell you the truth I’m perfectly indifferent to the rudeness and the vulgarity of your friends, but I think I should like to know that young lady.