[Interrupting.] I don’t think we need go into the question of the alteration of the marriage laws.
Agnes.
Ah, yes. You always refuse to listen to my arguments on that subject. You know they are unanswerable.
Ebbsmith.
[Patiently.] I only meant that there would hardly be time to discuss the matter at breakfast.
Agnes.
[Vehemently.] A paltry evasion!
Ebbsmith.
Still, I assume that you will be here to receive our guests—my guests if you prefer it—to-night?