George.
I lost my head, I didn't know what I was doing.
Alec.
You need not trouble about that. In Africa even the strongest people are apt to get excited and lose their balance.
[Alec re-lights his pipe, and there its a very short pause.
Alec.
Did you ever know that before we came away I asked Lucy to marry me?
George.
I knew you cared for her.
Alec.