Jenny
Why make such a big fuss over a portrait.
Spruce
Because, we were in big trouble not long ago. Once burned, twice shy.
Fortunately, an uncle--a very honest man, has helped us out, by
voluntarily descending to the underworld quicker than we could say his
name. He has saved us in a very timely fashion, by making us heirs to
sixty thousand pounds.
Jenny
Ah, Heavens, so that's it!
Spruce
I tell you the truth.
Jenny
So--in such a short time, you've become rich.
Spruce
Right! We've received the sad, but happy, news of his death and the
princely bequest, and have got our money in less time than it takes to
tell you of it. My master is devilishly close to success.
Jenny
Oh, I don't doubt it.
Spruce
Judge for yourself. You see, he would have done a very foolish thing
to remain faithful to your lady under the circumstances. One must trim
one's sail to the wind.
Jenny
The world is full of lovers like that.
Spruce
Following his example, I am quitting the shop girls and the scullery
maids. My love wishes to rise to hearts of a higher rank. I will take
proud flight and rise to the peaks. The money will pass through my
trusty hands, and, fortunately, they're sticky. I believe I will throw
myself into business.
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