Mr Birling

• "(jovially) But the whole things different"
• "Looking forward to the time when Croft and Birlings no longer competing but working together"
• "Im a hard headed practical man of business"
• "Any reason why my wife should answer questions from you inspector"
• What does the quote "(Jovially) But the whole thing is different." mean?

  "jovially" depicts an unorthodox emotion for a play which is concerned about a matter of suicide.

  Also that he is apathetic to his surroundings