MADELINE. You don't really mean that, Gertrude—with me?
ELLINGHAM. I'm in love with your sister Madeline.
KERCHIVAL. The devil you are!
ELLINGHAM. I never suspected such a thing until last night.
GERTRUDE. Robert was in love with you six weeks ago.
[MADELINE kisses her.
KERCHIVAL. I've made a discovery, too, Bob.
MADELINE. I've got something to say to you, Gertrude.
KERCHIVAL. I'm in love with your sister.
ELLINGHAM. [Astonished.] You are?