Peacock
In fact, an old boy tends to be very indulgent towards a young wife.
Trippet Oh, yes. In place of a young man who is indulgent only towards his friends. An old husband leaves us his wealth by dying and a young one doesn't die until he's gobbled up our dowry.
Peacock Sometimes that girl is pretty smart. Now, Harriet, I'm delighted you no longer dislike Mr. Flem—
Harriet (under her breath)
Ah, I prefer death.
Peacock
What did she say under her breath about dying?
Trippet
She says she'd rather die than lose him. She's crazy about him.
Peacock
Well, that's a passion that's arrived rather suddenly.
Trippet
And a proper one, too.
Peacock
But, it's a sort of madness, Trippet.
Trippet Assuredly. Now, if you were to forbid her to love him, she would love him even more.