"But what is he saying?"
"Heavens knows," said Lord Caterham. "A lot of damned nonsense, anyway. Never say too much, that was always my motto. Grab the girl's hand and let events take their course."
Bill stared at him.
"But look here, sir, I'm in a hurry. I must talk to Bundle—"
"Well, I don't suppose you'll have to wait long. I must confess I'm rather glad to have you here with me—I suppose Lomax will insist on coming back and talking to me when it's all over."
"When what's all over? What is Lomax supposed to be doing?"
"Hush," said Lord Caterham. "He's proposing."
"Proposing? Proposing what?"
"Marriage. To Bundle. Don't ask me why. I suppose he's come to what they call the dangerous age. I can't explain it any other way."
"Proposing to Bundle? The dirty swine. At his age."