Unsubstantial it may be, but frivolous it certainly isn't. Believe me, charm is the most valuable asset that any man can have. D'you think it sounds immoral to say it compensates for the lack of brains and virtue? Alas! it happens to be true. Brains may bring you to power, but charm enables you to keep it. Without charm you will never lead men.
Christina.
And do you imagine you're likely to find a young Englishman who's a sportsman and an Arabic scholar, who has tact, imagination, sympathy, wisdom, courtesy and charm?
Anne.
If you do, Arthur, I'm afraid he won't remain here very long, because I warn you, I shall insist on marrying him.
Arthur.
It's not so formidable as it sounds. I'm going to suggest Ronny.
Christina.
[Astounded.] Ronald Parry! That's the very last person I should have thought you'd be inclined to suggest.
Arthur.