[Raising her eyebrows.] When there's nothing in them?
Dick.
Pardon me, I'm an eager student of the sea-serpent and the giant gooseberry.
Lady Kelsey.
My dear Dick, it's too shocking. I wish I'd had the courage to write and ask Mr. Mackenzie not to come. But since you both came back from Africa a month ago he's been here nearly every day. And he's been so good and kind to us, I couldn't treat him as though there was no doubt the story was true.
Boulger.
There can't be the least doubt about it. By George, I should like to kick him.
Dick.
[Dryly.] My dear chap, Alec is a hardy Scot and bigger than you, so I shouldn't advise you to try.
Boulger.