Yes; when you said, "I love you, Margery!" Say it again!
That's what I like--nonsense. Say it again!
I love you, Margery. [_Sits, and resumes his pen._] Now, let me get on with my work!
Somehow it didn't sound like that in Mapledurham. [_Brightly._] Well, I suppose his head's full of his book. I wish mine was of mine. Oh, those French verbs! and what's the use of them? Why isn't English good enough for England?
[_GERALD flings down his pen in despair. Exit WELLS, L._
Ah, I'm so glad you've come! [_Crosses to him._] I wanted somebody to talk to. Gerald's so busy!
Oh, not at all! [_Sees MARGERY at back, who has put SYLVESTER'S hat on, very much askew, and is marching up and down with the stick under her arm._] Good gracious, Margery!
[_MARGERY laughs. SYLVESTER laughs. GERALD goes up, snatches the hat and stick, and turns to put them down._
Cross again! [_As GERALD turns again, he finds himself face to face with her, holding her mouth out._] Penalty!
It is for Captain Sylvester to forgive you.
Anything. Mrs. Cazenove can do no wrong. [_Bows. MARGERY curtseys._] But where's Agnes? Happening to pass this way, I thought I might perhaps give her a lift home.
Oh, certainly! [_Taking up MSS._] If you'll excuse me going on with my work. I've been a good deal interrupted.
By all means, if I may talk to Mrs. Cazenove!
[_GERALD bows stiffly and exit, R., watched by MARGERY, who makes a grimace to audience._
Just fancy anyone being jealous of _you!_ [_Laughs loudly, then stops suddenly._] Hush! I forgot! We mustn't make so much noise. Clever people don't like noise.
Music is noise to some people. I like it!
And what a pleasure it is to meet somebody who's not clever. Mrs. Cazenove, I think cleverness is the most boring thing in the world. This planet would be quite a pleasant place but for the clever people.
I was thinking of my wife; she's one of them. I'm not. I'm only Mrs. Sylvester's husband.
I have always been under that impression.
A husband who isn't master of his wife isn't half a husband.
I only say to your face what everybody says behind your back.
Object? Not I! But that's a very different thing!
I am my husband's wife, and I am not afraid of any woman in the world.
You have no need to be. [_With admiration._] And in your pre-eminence resides my safety, Margery.