I mean the joke.

But then, you see, it's been so long since Wagner played it that even an Englishman has had time to see the point.

Besides, I've lived a bit of my life in America." "That accounts for it," said the tactless but sincere Mr.Rodney.
Brock glared so venomously at the intrusive Mr.Ulstervelt upon the occasion of his next visit to his own box, that Mrs.Medcroft smiled softly to herself as she turned her face away.

A few minutes later she seized the opportunity to whisper in his ear.

Her eyes were sparkling, and something in her manner bespoke the bated breath.
"You are in love with my sister," was what she said to him.