"Ah," said Wales, "recovery is sometimes rapid, nevertheless."
"Marriage is deceptive," said Mr. Sheridan, with a sigh. "Lovers go to church for a bridal and return home to find they have been given a yoke."
"What would you suggest, Sherry?" asked the Prince. "Would you abolish matrimony?"
"I 'd make it a bill drawn on Divorce at say three years' sight."
"I fear most couples would seek to discount the bill," said Moore.
"You take it too seriously," said Brummell, smothering a yawn.
"Is it supposed to be a joke?" asked Wales, whimsically.
"Yes, your Highness, played on mankind for the benefit of posterity," said Moore.
"Tut, tut, Tommy," said Sheridan reprovingly. "You are too young to be such a scoffer."
"Indeed?"