Peacock Five years later, he'll be the only one. Therefore, I'll receive all the money for twenty years.
Flem
The reasoning is clear. You've put your money to good use.
Peacock
I'm delighted you approve my project. And you are a beneficiary, too.
Because, I mean to marry you to my daughter.
Flem
Sir, that's an honor that—
Peacock No compliments. And, for the dowry, I'm going to give you half the immense revenue from this insurance policy which you cannot fail to collect. And no, I'm going to show you our gold mine. You'll have to agree he's an excellent specimen.
(Exit Peacock into his house.)
Flem What a man Doctor Peacock is! Some people think he's a little crazy; but what's just happened would go a long way to disabuse them.
(Peacock returns from the house leading Dudley, a sturdy old peasant.)
Peacock
Have a look at this young fellah! Ever see a better built body?
Flem
Never.