"Oh, I've nothing against Love."
"Thank you, thank you!"
"Don't mention it."
"Love is the only thing worth while in the world. In peace, Love tunes the shepherd's reed, in war he mounts the warrior's steed...."
"Yes, doesn't he. You were going to tell me what George is in trouble about."
Hamilton Beamish lowered his voice.
"Well, the fact is, on the eve of his wedding an old acquaintance of his has suddenly appeared."
"Female?"
"Female."
"I begin to see."