Fred. Not exactly——
Sel. Yes, we are! You saved my life, and from that day became my brother. As a proof of my regard I am about to reveal to you what I would not confide to any other man or woman in the world.
Fred. Not even to your wife?
Sel. Not to my wife above all others. Fred, I have been off the line!
Fred. A railway accident?
Sel. No! The matrimonial line. Listen! I dined at Dobbinson’s last night. I ate a good deal and I drank more, in fact, I think I was just a leetle—a very leetle bit——(Gesture.)
Fred. “On?”
Sel. I was going to say “off” but it’s a detail. I walked home and I think I whistled. I generally whistle when I’m——
Fred. “Off?”
Sel. I was going to say “on,” but it’s a detail. I remember that about the Marble Arch I saw a Vision of Loveliness approach me. The vision evidently desired me to do her a favor——