They wouldn't if they were swells.
[Basil gives a short laugh, but does not answer;
and Jenny irritated, continues more
angrily.
Jenny.
And after all we're not in such a bad position as all that. My mother's father was a gentleman.
Basil.
I wish your mother's son were.
Jenny.
D'you know what Jimmie says you are?
Basil.
I don't vastly care. But if it pleases you very much you may tell me.