I
even recommended him this lodging--a place fit for the masterful
projects I am hatching in my head. He ought to be here any minute.
Captain (amused)
What masterful project are you hatching in that charming head of
yours?
Spruce
Fortune herself appeared to me--in total surrender. We can profit by
this resemblance you bear to each other to obtain Flavella, and--
what's more important--your inheritance. Two birds with one stone.
Captain
Yes, yes, we can. We shall, we will. But how?
Spruce
Nothing could be easier. We'll trade off this bumpkin to Aunt Urania,
you will get Miss Flavella, and more important, I will get Jenny.
Captain
And how are we to put this brave plan into action?
Spruce
First, you've got to change clothes, and dress like the heir apparent.
Adopt his mannerisms, and the Devil will provide--
Captain
Dress like an heir? My God, I don't know how. I've never been an heir
before.
Spruce
Act sad on first sight. Impose on the lawyer and get the money.
Captain
I am a little uncomfortable about deceiving my brother.
Spruce
What an idle and ridiculous delicacy! Risk nothing, gain nothing.
Maybe you ought to protect him. With this money, he could do some
good--only you don't give him a good character.
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