I didn’t, aunt.

LADY WARGRAVE.

Between the lines.

GERALD [laughing].

What did I say to you between the lines?

[Kneeling by her.

LADY WARGRAVE.

You told me that you had learned everything Oxford has to teach worth learning, and that you were in danger of becoming—well [laying her hand on his head]—shall we say, tête montée?

COLONEL.

Yes, Caroline! I should certainly say, tête montée.