Serlo.
[With a low bow.] Mr. Straw, I beg to announce to you my engagement with Miss Ethel Parker-Jennings.
Jack Straw.
I’m still unconvinced. I’m afraid you’re incorrigibly romantic, my dear, and I’m certain your mamma will be very much annoyed.
Ethel.
Oh, you are too exasperating. I wish I could make you really angry.
Holland runs in.
Holland.
I say, Jack, look out.
Jack Straw.