MARGARET. Oh, but surely if we have to call ourselves Wurzel-Flummery
it would count as _earned_ income.

CRAWSHAW. I fear not. Strictly speaking, all money is earned. Even
if it is left to you by another, it is presumably left to you in
recognition of certain outstanding qualities which you possess. But
Parliament takes a different view. I do not for a moment say that
fifty thousand pounds would not be welcome. Fifty pounds is
certainly not to be sneezed at--

MARGARET. I should think not, indeed!

CRAWSHAW (unconsciously rising from his chair). And without this
preposterous condition attached I should be pleased to accept this
trust, and I would endeavour, Mr. Speaker--(He sits down again
suddenly.) I would, Margaret, to, carry it out to the best of my
poor ability. But--Wurtzel-Flummery!

MARGARET. You would soon get used to it, dear. I had to get used
to the name of Crawshaw after I had been Debenham for twenty-five
years. It is surprising how quickly it comes to you. I think I only
signed my name Margaret Debenham once after I was married.

CRAWSHAW (kindly). The cases are rather different, Margaret.
Naturally a woman, who from her cradle looks forward to the day
when she will change her name, cannot have this feeling for the--
ah--honour of his name, which every man--ah--feels. Such a feeling
is naturally more present in my own case since I have been
privileged to make the name of Crawshaw in some degree--ah--
well-known, I might almost say famous.