If you hadn't been so certain that I was going to accept you, I should never have refused. I couldn't resist the temptation of saying "No" just to see how you took it.
Dick.
I flatter myself that I took it very well.
Mrs. Crowley.
You didn't. You showed an entire lack of humour. You might have known that a nice woman doesn't marry a man the first time he asks her. It's making oneself too cheap. It was very silly of you to go off to Scotland as if you didn't care.... How was I to know that you meant to wait three months before asking me again?
Dick.
I haven't the least intention of asking you again.
Mrs. Crowley.
Then why in heaven's name did you invite me to tea?
Dick.