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!