Brian (rising and moving to centre, thinking it out). Oh, no. A hundred times if you like, I should think.

Olivia. Oh!

Brian. After all, in France they always go through it twice, don't they? Once before the Mayor or somebody, and once in church.

Olivia. Of course they do! How silly of me. You know, that's a very good idea. They ought to do that more in England.

Brian. Well, once will be enough for Dinah and me, if you can work it. (Anxiously.) D'you think there's any chance, Olivia?

Olivia (smiling). Every chance, dear.

Brian (coming to above table L.C.). I say, do you really? Have you squared him? I mean has he——

(George is heard humming the tune of "Pop goes the weasel" off R.)

Olivia. You go and catch them up now. We'll talk about it later on.

Brian. Bless you. Right-o!