Roger:
There would perhaps be some trouble if our good father were to return
--but he won't for a while. We'll have the time to prepare and my
master will be happy--except for the chagrin of marrying Belinda.
Lucy:
What--what are you trying to say?
Roger:
Marriage is subject to its ups and downs.
Lucy:
You are very polite to think that Mr. Edward would ever repent of
marrying Belinda, a young lady that I have brought up myself.
Roger:
So much the worse.
Lucy:
A pretty girl, young and well developed.
Roger:
That part doesn't reassure me.
Lucy:
A girl easy to live with.
Roger:
Most girls are not hard to live with--at first.
Lucy:
A young lady who is wise and virtuous.
Roger: (wonderingly)
And you say you raised her?
Lucy: (furiously)
Why don't you go ahead and say what you want to say wiseacre?
Roger:
Well do you want me to speak openly? I don't like this alliance at
all. And I forsee that it won't benefit anyone. Mr. Edward spends his
money because he is in love and love makes a man open handed: marriage
ruins love.
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