My dear madam, when I make a joke I always laugh quickly, so that there should be no doubt about it.
Holland.
It’s preposterous. I shall allow you to do nothing of the sort.
Jack Straw.
My dear fellow, what is the use of getting violently excited about it? More especially as I haven’t yet proposed to the young lady.
Holland.
I think you must be stark staring mad. You don’t suppose for a moment that we shall allow you to carry out such an odious deception. I can’t imagine how you can even think of anything so heartless and cruel.
Lady Wanley.
It’s going too far. You must understand that it’s impossible. I beseech you to leave Taverner immediately.
Jack Straw.