Hastings
Look him over, daughter. He's a husband practically made to order.
He's a young man, well born, and his spirit is the equal of his birth
and wealth.
Captain (plaintively)
I was wrong to set my hopes so high.
Flavella
What--is this the man you propose for me?
Hastings
Yes--if you don't cross me in my choice. If your stupid, crazy ideas
don't ruin all my plans and care.
Flavella
To be honest with you, after seeing him, my heart isn't so set against
marriage as it was before.
Captain
You have such a passionate hate for me--can your eye accustom itself
to look on me?
Flavella
My father's the boss. I will do everything daddy says.
(Enter Urania)
Urania
Ah, you are still here, traitor! With what impudence do you dare to
remain in my presence, after you have treated me with such indignity?
Aren't you afraid of my just anger?
Captain
Madame, I don't know what you are trying to say, and this brusque
conversation bewilders me. You mistake me for someone else, I am sure.
What complaint have you against me?
Urania
Two faced traitor! Do you pretend not to know me? You tricked me with
a pretended passion, and I, in good faith,--I gave you my heart--
(wailing)--without knowing yours and all its darkness!
Captain
You honor me with all my defects, but truly, I don't understand a word
you are talking about.
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