No More Learning

M. Invariably. The Padre leads off with his boots.

Capt. G. Confound your silly soul! Don't make fun of me. I can't stand
it, and I won't!

Capt. M. (Untroubled. ) So-ooo, old horse You'll have to sleep for a
couple of hours this afternoon.

Capt. G. (Spinning round.
) I'm not going to be treated like a dashed
child, understand that.

Capt. M. (Aside. ) Nerves gone to fiddle-strings. What a day we're
having! (Tenderly putting his hand on G. 's shoulder. ) My David, how long
have you known this Jonathan? Would I come up here to make a fool of
you--after all these years?

Capt. G. (Penitently. ) I know, I know, Jack--but I'm as upset as I can
be. Don't mind what I say. Just hear me run through the drill and see if
I've got it all right:--"To have and to hold for better or worse, as it
was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end, so
help me God.