"See?" Mitchell said - going by the look on George's face, more triumph than was really kind, here - "Jack knows how to handle this kind of thing, you just have to take control of the conversation."

George couldn't possibly look more offended, but he didn't manage to get in a word edgewise as Mitchell continued. "Engage the people. It's good that we're doing this, especially right now," he pointed out, "It sends a clear message." He stacked a glass on top of the plates he was carrying.