Poor George, everything has been against him.
Doctor.
Some men have got natures so crooked that with every chance in the world to go straight they can't manage it. The only thing is to let them go to the devil as best they may.
Dick.
Alec was bound to give him another chance. [Alec Mackenzie comes in.] Hulloa, Alec! Where have you been?
Alec.
I've been going the round of the outlying sentries.
Dick.
All serene?
Alec.