"You merely happen to be all here at the same time, and you think it advisable to hold a family business meeting because the accident may never occur again.

Sensible idea, Eugene.

The east loggia off the second-floor hall is just the place.

Assemble there and I'll send you any weapons you want." "Perfectly stunning how you Americans grasp things!" commented Eugene, agape with admiration.

"But I say, old chap, that's a joke about the weapons.