However, we'll see.
JOB ARTHUR. Yes, sir. Perhaps you see now why you're not so very
popular, Mr. Gerald.
GERALD. We can't all be popular, Job Arthur. You're very high up in
popularity, I believe.
JOB ARTHUR. Not so very. They listen to me a bit. But you never
know when they'll let you down. I know they'll let me down one day--
so it won't be a surprise.
GERALD. I should think not.
JOB ARTHUR. But about the office men, Mr. Gerald. You think it'll
be all right?
GERALD. Oh, yes, that'll be all right.
JOB ARTHUR. Easiest for this time, anyhow, sir. We don't want
bloodshed, do we?
GERALD. I shouldn't mind at all. It might clear the way to something.
But I have absolutely no belief in the power of Labour even to bring
about anything so positive as bloodshed.
JOB ARTHUR. I don't know about that--I don't know. Well.
GERALD. Have another drink before you go.--Yes, do. Help yourself.
JOB ARTHUR. Well--if you're so pressing. (Helps himself.) Here's
luck, all!
ALL. Thanks.
GERALD. Take a cigar--there's the box. Go on--take a handful--fill
your case.
JOB ARTHUR. They're a great luxury nowadays, aren't they? Almost
beyond a man like me.
GERALD. Yes, that's the worst of not being a bloated capitalist.
Never mind, you'll be a Cabinet Minister some day.--Oh, all right--
I'll open the door for you.
JOB ARTHUR.
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