After all, Gerald has lots of good qualities. He's simply devoted to your daughter. He's been a little wild, but you know you wouldn't give much for a young man who hadn't.
Admiral.
[Gruffly.] I don't want a milksop for a son-in-law.
Lady Frederick.
As soon as he's married, he'll settle into a model country squire.
Admiral.
Well, he's a gambler, and I can't get over that.
Lady Frederick.
Shall he promise you never to play cards again? Now, don't be horrid. You don't want to make me utterly wretched, do you?
Admiral.