Sir W.: Very well, Flo, as you wish. You always know best. (They exchange smiles.)

Lady Flo (to Jem): Kitty will take me to my room. So I leave my better half in your good company. (Exit with Kitty.)

Sir W.: I can't help regretting I came here, old fellow. It was your aunt's idea. I made objections. But she insisted that you'd both be glad enough to have a little interruption in your honeymoon.

Jem: She never said a truer word.

Sir W.: Then the honeymoon is not so great a success, after all?

Jem: To tell the truth, it's all a ghastly failure!

Sir W.: Poor boy! Believe me, I'm awfully sorry for you. (Puts his hand on Jem's shoulder.)

Jem: I'm awfully glad you're sorry.

Sir W.: I pity you from my heart.

Jem: Thanks very much.