Not at all. You made an appointment for half-past ten.

Captain Montgomerie.

I trust you have good news for me.

Lady Frederick.

Captain Montgomerie, every one here knows the circumstances that have brought you.

Captain Montgomerie.

I should have thought it wiser for both our sakes not to make them too public.

Lady Frederick.

[Very amiably.] I don't see why you should be ashamed because you made me a proposal of marriage?

Captain Montgomerie.