John
[arises, clearing throat, tapping on glasses for silence]
And now, speaking of divorce, I have an engagement to announce. [Some laughter but all quiet down. He smiles at Jean.] Of course, you can't guess whose. Friends, it is my privilege to announce the engagement of my good friend Rex Baker to my dear sister Jean. [Gentle applause and congratulations. Music begins.] And so I will now ask all to arise and drink to the health and prosperity of my little sister and my brother-in-law to be! And my best wish is that they will be as happy as my better half and me. [All cheer and drink health standing.] Speech, Rex!
[Some of them playfully try to put him on his feet.
Rex
[shaking his head and maintaining his seat]
I can't make a speech. I'm too happy for words—See-what-I-mean?
Helen
[in a low, significant tone]
Jean, aren't you going to say something?