[After a moment’s hesitation.] I think the whole thing’s damned impertinent.

Boyce.

That’s exactly what I said.

James Ford.

[Quietly.] You’re only wasting time, Winter.

Swalecliffe.

We made up our minds that we must have a certain assurance from the lips of Mrs. Winter. Then we can go back to Middlepool with comfortable minds.

George Winter.

[Trying bluster.] D’you mean to say you wish to cross-examine my wife?

Swalecliffe.