MARGERY.

That’s what I like—nonsense. Say it again!

GERALD [with effort].

I love you, Margery. [Sits, and resumes his pen.] Now, let me get on with my work!

MARGERY [goes L. Aside]

Somehow it didn’t sound like that in Mapledurham. [Brightly.] Well, I suppose his head’s full of his book. I wish mine was of mine. Oh, those French verbs! and what’s the use of them? Why isn’t English good enough for England?

Enter Wells, L.

WELLS.

Captain Sylvester.

[Gerald flings down his pen in despair. Exit Wells, L.