ETHEL. I can remember all of them. Your saying that you’d rather have me than all the world.

EDWIN. Did I say that?

ETHEL. Twice over: for I asked you if you were quite sure.

EDWIN. And I replied——

ETHEL. As sure as you were you.

EDWIN. Then I don’t think the observation goes for much; since, if I made so foolish a remark, I certainly was not myself.

ETHEL. Then wouldn’t you give all the world for me?

EDWIN. I should be very silly if I did, for if I had the world to give, I should have you to start with. See?

ETHEL. (with reluctance) Yes.

EDWIN. You quite see?