What an extraordinary question!
Nellie.
I don’t think any one but a lunatic would describe you as an ardent lover.
Gerald.
[Coldly.] I regret that my behaviour doesn’t meet with your satisfaction.
Nellie.
Do you know that since we became definitely engaged you’ve never told me that you cared for me?
Gerald.
[Apologetically.] Yes, I ought to have done that, oughtn’t I? I suppose I thought you’d take it for granted.
Nellie.