Mabel.

I knew. Only I wanted to see if Mr. Kent was modest or vain.

Basil.

[With a smile, taking the medals from her and putting them away.] How spiteful of you!

Mabel.

John, why didn't you go to the Cape, and do heroic things?

John.

I confined my heroism to the British Isles. I married you, my angel.

Mabel.

Is that funny or vulgar?