(Enter Torrington)
Hastings
Ah, Mr. Torrington, you come just in time, and we await you eagerly.
Torrington
I meet the company with pleasure, reunited on a joyful day in one
place. I believe my presence won't displease. The future has great
attractions. Your daughter was only lacking a husband--despite all her
attractions, she was incomplete. But, now, behold the well made man
love has given her. Now, she has nothing to desire.
McNaughten
Except to be a widow, and see me buried. That is the finishing touch
on the happiness of a woman.
Flavella
Such ideas never entered my mind.
Torrington (laughing uneasily)
The gentleman says what he thinks. Your beauty charms him as much as
your wit. I promise you, he's an honest man. I vouch for him.
McNaughten
You're joking, sir.
Torrington
And, in his headstrong character you find frankness of heart.
McNaughten (genially)
I will be even with you. It's you to whom virtues are social
conventions. I would praise you equally, if I had your facility with
words.
Torrington
If, as I believe, we are all agreed, we can proceed.
Urania (sweetly)
No need to hurry. I am opposed, if you please, to this pretty
marriage, and for a very good reason.
Hastings
You can tell us your reasons and your griefs tomorrow, sister.
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