Part 83

JEYES.

Eight o'clock.

FARNCOMBE.

Eight o'clock.

JEYES.

Catani's.

FARNCOMBE.

Catani's.

JEYES.

LILY.

FARNCOMBE.

LILY.

FARNCOMBE.

I'm afraid there's one thing finer than winning the woman you love and, when you've won her, being prepared to go through fire and water for her.

LILY.

What's that?

FARNCOMBE.

Having the courage to give her up, as Jeyes has done.

LILY.

FARNCOMBE.

LILY.

FARNCOMBE.

Yes?

LILY.

If-- if ever we marry----

FARNCOMBE.

LILY.

W-w-when, then. When we marry, you'll be obliged to resign your commission in the Guards, won't you?