S.O., didn't
he?
GRAVITER nods.
Sad to have a thing like that said about you. I thought he gave his
evidence well; and his wife too. Looks as if this De Levis had got some
private spite. Searchy la femme, I said to Mrs Gilman only this morning,
before I--
GRAVITER. By the way, sir, what is your business?
GILMAN. Well, my business here--No, if you'll excuse me, I'd rather
wait and see old Mr Jacob Twisden. It's delicate, and I'd like his
experience.
GRAVITER. [With a shrug] Very well; then, perhaps, you'll go in there.
[He moves towards the door, Left Back].
GILMAN. Thank you. [Following] You see, I've never been mixed up with
the law--
GRAVITER. [Opening the door] No?
GILMAN. And I don't want to begin. When you do, you don't know where
you'll stop, do you? You see, I've only come from a sense of duty; and
--other reasons.
GRAVITER. Not uncommon.
GILMAN. [Producing card] This is my card. Gilman's--several branches,
but this is the 'ead.
GRAVITER. [Scrutinising card] Exactly.
GILMAN. Grocery--I daresay you know me; or your wife does. They say old
Mr Jacob Twisden refused a knighthood. If it's not a rude question, why
was that?
GRAVITER.
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