Vincent.
He’s sitting over there with my mother and sister. Shall I go and fetch him, sir?
Jack Straw.
It’s very kind of you to take so much trouble.
Holland.
[To Jack Straw in an undertone.] For goodness sake be careful.
Jack Straw.
[Putting up his eyeglass.] I beg your pardon, I did not catch what you said.... Pray repeat it.
Holland.
[Embarrassed.] It was of no consequence, sir.