Sometimes it makes a god of you when you're dead.

John.

But it takes precious good care to crucify you when you're alive.

[There is a knock at the door, and Mrs. Griggs comes in.

Mrs. Griggs.

Some more visitors, Sir.

Basil.

Show 'em in. [To John] It's Jenny. She said she was coming to tea.

John.

[With a smile.] Oh, the cake was for her, was it? Would you like me to go?