My dear Gerald, I’m very sorry. Is it as bad as all that?
Gerald.
It couldn’t be much worse.
Lady Sellenger.
Dear me, that’s very sad. But, of course, it simplifies matters, doesn’t it?
Gerald.
Enormously. It puts marriage entirely out of the question and leaves only one course open to me. I’ll take the earliest opportunity to ask Nellie for my release.
Lady Sellenger.
What a pity it is you’re so poor! Your principles are really excellent.
Gerald.