Gerald complains to his friend Wentworth about the suffocating 'tactfulness' of their social circle regarding his engagement to Pamela. He expresses frustration at how others treat his fiancée as his property while asserting the strength of their mutual understanding.
GERALD: At least six people suggested that Gerald should go with her. They suggested it very loudly and archly—
WENTWORTH: So Gerald didn't?
GERALD: So Gerald didn't. [After a pause] I can't stand that sort of thing.
WENTWORTH: What sort of thing?
GERALD: Poor old boy! you've never been in love—barr
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