Rose.
I'm awfully sorry, Gerald, but the boy must be educated like a gentleman.
Gerald.
There I quite agree, Rose, but first of all he's an Irishman, and it's right that he should be educated in Ireland.
Rose.
Darling Gerald, a mother's love is naturally the safest guide in these things.
Gerald.
Dearest Rose, a father's wisdom is always the most reliable.
Lady Frederick.
Pardon my interfering, but—aren't you just a little previous?