Lady Frederick.
And rather touched. That is why I want to give a cure with my refusal.
Mereston.
But you break my heart.
Lady Frederick.
My dear, men have said that to me ever since I was fifteen, but I've never noticed that in consequence they ate their dinner less heartily.
Mereston.
I suppose you think it was only calf-love?
Lady Frederick.
I'm not such a fool as to imagine a boy can love any less than a man. If I'd thought your affection ridiculous I shouldn't have been so flattered.