How we cite our quotes: (Chapter.Paragraph)
Quote #10
"I'm very sorry, sir," I said, "but I am unable to be of assistance in this matter." (6.317)
This is Stevens's refrain when one of Lord Darlington's guests asks him for his opinion on economic and political questions. It's taken by the guests as evidence that the ordinary man doesn't have the intelligence to deal with important political issues. Those jerks.