Shall we tell him the truth?
Blenkinsop.
Yes, perhaps you’d better. He’s a very bright boy.
Mrs. Dot.
Well, the fact is, Freddie, a dreadful thing has happened. Poor Nellie Sellenger is desperately in love with you.
Freddie.
I don’t see why you should want me to go away on that account.
Blenkinsop.
Good lord, man, don’t be so self-satisfied. Aren’t you surprised, aren’t you dumfounded that a pretty girl should fall in love with you?
Freddie.