ELSIE (looking after him). Poor dear. He tried his best.
AUSTIN (half rising). And I am going to try now.
ELSIE (pushing him gently hack into chair and sitting on its arm). Oh, I don't mind you. He tried like an outraged relation. You'll try like a pal.
AUSTIN. No. I'm going to be firm.
ELSIE. What a bore.
AUSTIN (seriously). You didn't expect me to be pleased about this, did you?
ELSIE (pouting). Why not, if I'm pleased? Jack isn't marrying you.
AUSTIN. Nor you, if I can help it.
ELSIE. But you can't help it, you know.
AUSTIN. Oh, I'm quite aware the stern parent isn't my game. But as pals, Elsie——