Mereston.
But d'you think I should ever change?
Lady Frederick.
My dear boy, I'm sure of it. Can't you imagine what it would be to be tied to a woman who was always bound to sit with her back to the light? And sometimes you might want to kiss me.
Mereston.
I think it very probable.
Lady Frederick.
Well, you couldn't—in case you disarranged my complexion. [Mereston sighs deeply.] Don't sigh, Charlie. I daresay I was horrid to let you fall in love with me, but I'm only human, and I was desperately flattered.
Mereston.
Was that all?