lord goring. [Enthusiastically.] How sweet of you to say so! . . . And it is only fair to tell you frankly that I am fearfully extravagant.
mabel chiltern. But so am I, Arthur. So we’re sure to agree. And now I must go and see Gertrude.
lord goring. Must you really? [Kisses her.]
mabel chiltern. Yes.
lord goring. Then do tell her I want to talk to her particularly. I have been waiting here all the morning to see either her or Robert.
mabel chiltern. Do you mean to say you didn’t come here expressly to propose to me?
lord goring. [Triumphantly.] No; that was a flash of genius.
mabel chiltern. Your first.
lord goring. [With determination.] My last.
mabel chiltern. I am delighted to hear it. Now don’t stir. I’ll be back in five minutes. And don’t fall into any temptations while I am away.