Hastings
So be it! I am going to see about this marriage contract.
(Aside)
My would be son-in-law appears a savage. But his wealth redeems all.
(Exit Hastings)
McNaughten (slowly)
I have seen the object I am to marry.
Spruce
Yes, sir. Right here.
McNaughten
Tell me, frankly, what do you think?
Spruce
To be honest with you, I didn't find many perfections.
McNaughten
My word, neither did I.
Spruce (aside)
What an additional embarrassment. One of our creditors is bearing down
on us. It's the old clothes merchant who is paying us a visit.
(Enter Mr. Bronlow)
Bronlow (greeting McNaughten)
My humble duties. I learned this morning of your return, sir. I have
come to be the first to welcome you to England. We were all worried
about you. Extremely worried, I may say. In my establishment,
everybody loves you, me, my daughter, my wife--we all tremble with
fear that something might happen to you.
McNaughten
Such good souls to love me without having seen me! I never would have
believed it.
Bronlow
We owe it to you, sir. And for very good reason. You've been a friend
of our house for a very long time.
McNaughten (to Spruce, low)
Who is this man?
Spruce (low)
He's--he's a visionary. A type of lunatic--with a pleasant character
(making it up as he goes along, and becoming more and more inspired)
--who believes everyone he meets owes him money.
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