Having seen you, she now submits to love and
duty. At first, she had a slight distaste--but after seeing you, her
heart melted.
McNaughten (puzzled)
We've met before?
Hastings
Just now. You left her here, and appeared content.
McNaughten
Me? I left her here?
Hastings
YOU, without a doubt. Certainly. We were just greeting you, with great
joy, when my sister came with her crazy talk, and interrupted our
conversation. How can you forget so soon?
McNaughten
Someone is dreaming--either you or me! What! You would have me believe
that I have already seen your daughter! When? How? Where?
Hastings
Right here--on this spot--a little while ago.
McNaughten
So, you're crazy. This will make me look like a person having
hallucinations, and I don't like that at all. However that may be, I
see her now. Whether it is the first or second time makes little
difference for our marriage.
Hastings (low)
At first, I thought this man was very intelligent.
McNaughten
Madame, they've boasted to me, in letters, about your attractions. I'm
quite content, seeing you, that all that was true. But, in some cases,
temperament doesn't go together with beauty. It's up to you to cure my
apprehensions on that score. I will give my verdict, after you have
spoken.
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