My wife is in very delicate health.
James Ford.
We shan’t keep her more than five minutes. You’d be wise to let common sense get the better of your pretty sentiments.
[There is a slight pause. George Winter realizes that he cannot bluff them out of their determination: he goes over silently and rings the bell.
George Winter.
Very well.
James Ford.
I think it’s the best thing, you know.
George Winter.
But if my wife refuses to answer I warn you that I shall not say a word to persuade her. I think the whole thing’s a perfect scandal.