John
[overriding Lucy]
My sister is ill and won't be down at all ... until after you leave.
[Lucy pretends not to hear. Theodore walks away.
Ernest
[aroused, but calm]
I don't believe you quite understand. It is a matter of indifference to me whether we have a talk or not. Entirely out of courtesy to you that I suggest it.
John
Don't inconvenience yourself on my account.
Ernest