Original Commentary
Asking Brisbane about anything besides silk handkerchiefs that go around your neck is just silly.

Modern Commentary
Is Brisbane selling himself short or telling a pretty good self-deprecating joke?
A lot of the steps that got him here are very specific to his situation.
Dig the look of incredulity on Kimberly in that last panel. She's not saying that to tease Brisbane. She's genuinely shocked.
Brisbane is a kind, caring person. Kimberly could do worse. But he's more of a nice-once-you-get-to-know-him kinda guy rather than the sort of person who has all the women wanting to talk to him. - Terrence