[Sarcastically.] It’s awfully nice of you to say all this, and I can’t tell you how flattered I am.

Gerald.

Dot!

Mrs. Dot.

Only it’s rather late in the day. I’ve promised my hand and heart to James Blenkinsop.

Gerald.

Fiddle!

Mrs. Dot.

[Raising her eyebrows.] I beg your pardon?

Gerald.