Urania
The distraction I see you in suggests you've been involved in some bad
business. Why didn't you tell me of this sad event? Tell me, dear
child, have you been badly hurt--beaten up? Don't keep anything from
me.
McNaughten (pulling himself together)
Never. I haven't been fighting.
Urania
Is it money? All my wealth is yours.-- When one loves and when one has
only the purest ends in view, all the good and the bad, the pleasures
and the pains--everything must be shared equally. I want my fortune to
run with yours.
McNaughten (low)
So, that's it. Wants my money.
(Aloud)
I am obliged to you for the sentiment, but I have no need for the
kindness you offer me.
Urania
I don't understand this. This isn't the way you usually talk.
Spruce (low)
He's very rude, the way he talks. The better for us.
Urania
Please, let's go in to dinner.
McNaughten (low)
I'll humor her.
(Aloud)
I cannot now. I have some other business.
Urania'
I don't want to force you, but I'm frightened by your coldness.
McNaughten (furiously)
What the Devil is this! Leave and finish. I am neither hot nor cold
for you.
Jenny
Well! Can he carry this impudence any farther? Stop, sir, you push
your insolence too far. My word, if you come to us again, I'm going to
slam the door in your face.
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