[very seriously]
Almeric, I think it's noble to be brave in trouble, but—
ALMERIC
[puzzled]
I say, you know, you've really got me!
ETHEL
I mean that I admire you for your pluck, for seeming unconcerned under disgrace, but—
ALMERIC
Disgrace? Why, who's disgraced—not even the Governor, as I see it. You got that chap called off, didn't you?
ETHEL