John.
[Innocently.] Oh, I don't know. Passed through my head.
Basil.
I say, I've got something to tell you, John.
John.
Well, don't be so beastly solemn about it.
Basil.
[Smiling.] It's a solemn thing.
John.
No, it ain't. I've done it myself. It's like a high dive. When you look down at the water it fairly takes your breath away, but after you've done it—it's not so bad as you think. You're going to be married, my boy.