[With a laugh.] All the same it's extremely good of you to give him plenty of time.
Captain Montgomerie.
I told Gerald he could have till to-morrow.
Lady Frederick.
Obviously he wants to settle with you as soon as ever he can.
Captain Montgomerie.
[Quietly.] I often wonder why gambling debts are known as debts of honour.
Lady Frederick.
[Looking at him steadily.] Of course I realise that if you choose to press for the money and Gerald can't pay—he'll have to send in his papers.
Captain Montgomerie.