Flem When she was the least bit sick, I redoubled my efforts. Alas, the poor woman didn't live long.
Trippet
I believe him.
Flem She had a very delicate constitution. But, if she died, if was not for want of medication. Not for want of remedies.
Trippet
Rather the remedies were wanting.
Flem To give her a breath of life, I didn't spare a single drug in my apothecary.
Trippet
Oh, miss—what a husband.
Harriet
He's worthy of all the feeling I have for him.
Flem
You flatter me, my angel.
Harriet
No, sir. I swear, I'm not flattering you at all.
Flem For you, sweetheart, I promise to take the same care and the same attention, I lavished on my first wife.