"Can't you guess that he was a wheelwright? He'd poison you if he thought you knew it. But let us change the subject; how do you feel after last night's revels?"
"Splendid! I quite forgot to thank you!"
"Don't mention it! Are you fond of the girl? I mean Agnes?"
"Yes, I'm very fond of her."
"And she loves you? That's all right, then! Take her!"
"What nonsense you talk! We couldn't be married for a long time!"
"Who told you to be married?"
"What are you driving at?"
"You're eighteen, she's sixteen! You're in love with each other! If you're agreed, only the most private detail is wanting."
"I don't understand what you mean! Are you trying to encourage me to behave like a scoundrel towards her?"