Philip. Hallo! (smiling)
Sir G. What have you found?
Philip. A breach of promise case. This looks amusing.
Sir G. Very amusing for the judge and jury. Very amusing for the public too. Very amusing for the new-made wife to read in all the newspapers her husband’s past.
Philip. Is the defendant married, then?
Sir G. Of course he is. They always are. And of course he was on with the new love before he was off with the old. They always will be. The old love was no better than she need be, and no more was he. Very amusing for the new love, isn’t it?
Philip. Of course the letters will be read in court?
Sir G. And published in the papers. “November, 1877—your own loving and devoted Harry. (laughter) November, 1878—Yours most affectionately, Henry. (loud laughter) November, 1879—Yours truly, Henry Horrocks. (roars of laughter).” Oh, it’s a most amusing case—for Mrs. Henry Horrocks.
Philip. Why don’t you settle it? You are for the defendant.
Sir G. We’ve tried, but it’s too late. Take warning by my client.