Trippet And the most gallant cummerbund doesn't look better than his work apron.
Harriet
Behold a tasty, well-turned-out dish of a man.
Flem It's delightful to me to hear such words from your mouth, dear lady. They distill an amorous syrup in my soul. Yes, my dear, I already sense the birth in my heart of a feeling for you that I had for my late wife. Haven't I told you, doll, how we lived together, my wife and I?
Harriet
Never, I assure you.
Flem
Ours will be just such a perfect union.
Trippet Tell us about if, if you please, sir. I'm just crazy to hear about happy marriages. They're so unheard of.
Flem
Madame Flem had a lively affection for me.
Trippet
Undoubtedly you deserved it.
Flem On my side, I had a particular care for her health. I didn't wait till she was sick to give her a remedy. Every day, by way of precaution, I made her take some medicine.
Trippet
Charming little man.