Sir W.: For my part, if I led a cat-and-dog life with your aunt, I should wish to blow my brains out.
Jem: So that's the advice you give me! (Moves towards door.)
Sir W.: Oh! no! All I want is five minutes' chat with you. Anything that affects Flo's niece naturally affects me.
Jem: Naturally. (Laughs.)
Sir W.: Now come! Tell me! How did your misunderstandings begin?
Jem: I really couldn't say.
Sir W.: And yet quarrels always have a beginning.
Jem: Of course, when women are so confoundedly selfish.
Sir W.: Kitty is selfish?
Jem: I don't want to make any complaints about her. Yet I must admit that she takes absolutely no interest in anything which interests me. You know my hobby—fishing——