[with dignity]
I will give him to the porter.
[He carries the animal into the hotel.]
LADY CREECH
Almeric, really, there are more important things, you know.
ALMERIC
But you don't seem to realize I might have missed him altogether. I think I'm rather to be congratulated, you know. What?
PIKE
I think you are, my son. I have given my consent.
ALMERIC