I’m afraid I have an admirable temper.

Nellie.

Mother always says you have all the virtues.

Gerald.

Shall we look at the Sketch together?

Nellie.

We’ve looked at the Sketch together three times. [Following his eye, which goes to other illustrated papers on the table.] And the Illustrated, and the Sphere, and the Graphic.

Gerald.

Then what would you like to do?

Nellie.