Gunning.

Yes. I’ve been thinking things over, Clement. [Sits on front of table, C.] After all, the love of a good woman is a priceless possession.

Parbury.

You appear to have dropped into the platitudinous.

Gunning.

[With much gravity.] Don’t jest, old man, over so sacred a thing.

Parbury.

[After eyeing Gunning keenly for a moment.] You have changed your views since yesterday.

Gunning.

Only the unimaginative never change their views.