I'm so glad. I heartily congratulate you both. I was rather unhappy at leaving Dick, Mrs. Crowley. But now I leave him in your hands, I'm perfectly content. He's the dearest, kindest old chap I've ever known.
Dick.
Shut up, Alec! Don't play the heavy father, or we shall burst into tears.
Alec.
He'll be an admirable husband because he's an admirable friend.
Mrs. Crowley.
I know he will. And I'm only prevented from saying all I think of him and how much I love him, by the fear that he'll become perfectly unmanageable.
Dick.
Spare me these chaste blushes which mantle my youthful brow. Will you pour out the tea ... Nellie?
Mrs. Crowley.