Jenny
All this has nothing to do with us, Madame. Be sure of it, we are
going to get one or the other, no matter what happens.
Hastings
What we are witnessing is certainly unusual.
(To Flavella)
You must have one of these two for a husband. Choose the one you like,
dear, and make me happy.
Flavella (recognizing the mark in the Captain's hat)
Rather than pick and choose, I'll have this gentleman, and take my
chances.
(Aside)
I hope they didn't switch hats.
Urania
And me, I'll take this one. (grabbing McNaughten)
McNaughten
To listen to you, you have only to kiss and choose as you please!
Spruce
While each lady takes the one to her taste, by right of windfall,
Jenny belongs to me.
Hastings (to the Captain)
Accept my daughter. Although it is pure fate that puts you in my
family, I wanted a McNaughten in the family and my plans are
unchanged.
Captain
In the excess of happiness my destiny has sent me, my heart is unable
to contain its joy.
Spruce
Jenny, everybody is thinking about marrying-- Let's do it, too--so as
not to be disagreeable by being different.
Jenny
If you hadn't lied so much, I wouldn't mind.
Spruce
I did it for your own good.
Jenny
But I am afraid--
Spruce
What are you afraid of?
Jenny
Of making a crazy mistake.
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