No, dear, but——
MARGERY.
I know what you mean. I might use all short words instead of long ones. [Gerald laughs.] Don’t be afraid: I’ll pick the longest in the dictionary. [Kisses him.] Ah, Gerald, dear! short words were good enough for you once!
[Archly.
GERALD.
I dare say.
MARGERY.
Yes; when you said, “I love you, Margery!” Say it again!
GERALD.
Margery, what nonsense!