I?

Jack Straw.

Can you honestly deny it? But if you do I shall venture to disbelieve you.

Ethel.

It’s very easy to convince you. Lord Serlo, you were good enough to tell me yesterday that....

[She stops with a little tremor of hesitation.

Serlo.

By Jove, d’you mean it?

Ethel.

[Smiling.] I mean anything you like.