-Certainly I'm going. I want to see the old bat's face when they announce it. I must try not to look too cheerful. Or shouldn't I talk like that in your presence?

-Do you find me very ridiculous, Mrs Hughes?Putting on airs and graces I've no right to?

-What's brought this on?

-Nothing. Except at times I wonder if I'm just a sad old fool.

-Mr Carson, you are a man of integrity and honour who raises the tone of this household by being part of it. So no more of that, please.