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Arthur Birling: Described as “a heavy-muscled, rather portentous man in his middle fifties”, husband of Sybil, and father of Sheila and Eric Birling. Mrs Birling: (cutting in) there's no need to be disgusting. And surely you don't mean Alderman Meggarty? Sheila:(urgently, cutting in) mother, don't – please don't. For your own sake, as well as ours, you mustn't--
Sheila: you see, I feel you're beginning all wrong. And I'm afraid you'll say or do something that you'll be sorry for afterwards. Gerald Croft: The son of Sir George Croft of Crofts Limited, a competitor of Birling and Company. He is engaged to Sheila Birling.It's the only time I’ve ever done anything like that, and I’ll never, never do it again to anybody. I've noticed them giving me a sort of look sometimes at Milwards – I noticed it even this afternoon – and I suppose some of them remember. I feel now I can never go there again. Oh – why had this to happen? EDNA, the parlourmaid, is just clearing the table, which has no cloth, of the dessert plates and champagne glasses, etc., and then replacing them with decanter of port, cigar box and cigarettes. Eric: (suddenly bursting out) I'm sorry – but you see – we were having a little party – and I’ve had a few drinks, including rather a lot of champagne – and I’ve got a headache – and as I'm only in the way here – I think I'd better turn in.
The Birling family are holding a dinner party to celebrate the engagement of Sheila to Gerald Croft, the son and heir of Mr Birling’s rival in business. Although there are a few signs that not everything is perfect (Mr Birling is a bit too anxious to impress Gerald, Eric seems rather nervous and Sheila playfully rebukes Gerald for not having come near her the previous summer) there is a happy, light-hearted atmosphere. Inspector: ( massively taking charge ) allow me, Miss Birling. (to Gerald.) I can tell you why Miss Birling wants to stay on and why she says it might be better for her if she did. A girl died tonight. A pretty , lively sort of girl, who never did anybody any harm. But she died in misery and agony – hating life – Inspector: (cutting through, massively) I’ve been round to the room she had, and she'd left a letter there and a sort of diary. Like a lot of these young women who get into various kinds of trouble , she'd used more than one name. But her original name – her real name – was Eva Smith .Mrs Birling: if you think you can bring any pressure to bear upon me, Inspector, you're quite mistaken . Unlike the other three, I did nothing I'm ashamed of or that won't bear investigation. The girl asked for assistance. We were asked to look carefully into the claims made upon us. I wasn't satisfied with the girl's claim – she seemed to me not a good case – and so I used my influence to have it refused. And in spite of what's happened to the girl since, I consider I did my duty . So if I prefer not to discuss it any further, you have no power to make me change my mind. You have read and understand this Agreement and agree that it constitutes the complete and exclusive statement of the Agreement between us with respect to the subject matter of this Agreement. 12. Law and Disputes
Accessing a CGP Online Edition by using a code from a printed CGP book grants you access to the title and Online Extras for three years from the date of activation of the code. Mrs Birling. (rising. The others rise) Yes, of course, dear. Well don't keep Gerald in here too long. Eric – I want you a minute .Inspector: ( massively taking charge ) allow me, miss Birling. (to Gerald.) I can tell you why miss Birling wants to stay on and why she says it might be better for her if she did. A girl died tonight. A pretty, lively sort of girl , who never did anybody any harm. But she died in misery and agony – hating life – Birling looks as if about to make some retort, then thinks better of it, and goes out, closing door sharply behind him. Gerald and Eric exchange uneasy glances. The Inspector ignores them.//
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