He was simply ripping over it.

Lady Frederick.

[Putting her hands to her ears.] Oh, oh, oh. For heaven's sake be calm and coherent.

Gerald.

My dear, you don't know what a relief it is.

Rose.

I saw Gerald was dreadfully worried, and I wormed it out of him.

Gerald.

I'm so glad to be out of the clutches of that brute.

Rose.