Only five minutes ago Ernest--I don't know if you know
Ernest?
SUSAN. The great Ernest?
GERVASE (indicating with his hand). No, the very small one--Well,
_he_ was telling me all about the breakfast he'd just had, and now
_you're_ showing me the breakfast you're just going to have--no, I
can't bear it.
SUSAN. My dear sir, you don't mean to tell me that you would do me the
honour of joining me at my simple repast?
GERVASE (jumping up excitedly). The honour of joining you!--the
_honour_! My dear Mr. Susan! Now I know why they call you Gentleman
Susan. (Shaking his head sadly) But no. It wouldn't be fair to you. I
should eat too much. Besides, Ernest may come back. No, I will wait.
It wouldn't be fair.
SUSAN (unpacking his breakfast). Bacon or cheese?
GERVASE. Cheese--I mean bacon--I mean--I say, you aren't serious?
SUSAN (handing him bread and cheese). I trust you will find it up to
your expectations.
GERVASE (taking it). I say, you really--(Solemnly) Master Susan, with
all the passion and emotion of which I am capable before breakfast, I
say "Thank you." (He takes a bite) Thank you.
SUSAN (eating also). Please do not mention it. I am more than repaid
by your company.
GERVASE. It is charming of you to say so, and I am very proud to be
your guest, but I beg you to allow me to pay for this delightful
cheese.
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