I don't think you'd go on with it.

However, of course, you can do as you like.

I suppose there was a failure in the performance of a contract, or something of that kind, was there ?' 'I really don't know.' 'Well! That you can find out.

Then you'll find out what Department the contract was in, and then you'll find out all about it there.' 'I beg your pardon.

How shall I find out ?' 'Why, you'll--you'll ask till they tell you.