Dunn. (aside) Bless us, what a desperate hurry he is in! In his letter he tells me has not proposed to Fanny, yet he wants to marry her this week. (aloud) I am not sure that we could make all our arrangements in so short a time, Mr. Smith.
Smith. I can easily manage my portion of the arrangements, Mr. Dunnbrowne, and I think you can manage yours if you make an effort. We will say Saturday and settle that point.
Dunn. Very well. (aside) I don't know what Fanny will say to this. I wish she would come in.
Smith. Well now, Mr. Dunnbrowne, what church do you intend——
Dunn. Oh, I don't mind. Any will suit me.
Smith. St. Paul's is a very neat and quiet church.
Dunn. Very well. St. Paul's will suit me if it suits you. I suppose the officiating clergyman there understands his business as well as any other.
Smith. Oh, certainly. I am partial to St. Paul's because of the good and dry quality of the ground—there is none of that wet clay about it.
Dunn. Well that is rather a good point, Mr. Smith. (aside) How considerate he is! He thinks the ground will be drier to walk on up to the church door. I should not have given that a thought myself. (aloud) Allow me to fill your glass, sir. (re-fills Smith's glass)