She. But—
He. No, no more nonsense; I am in dead earnest now. You know I couldn’t live without you, or I shouldn’t have followed you to Cuba.
She. And Annie Cleaves?
He. Oh, if you had a letter from her yesterday, you must know she’s engaged to Bob Wainwright. Is it yes?
She. (rising.) It would be a pity that you should have come so far for nothing.
[As he rises also he manages to catch her hand, which he clasps joyously before the pair go forward to meet the new-comers.]
He. I hope you had a pleasant ride, Mr. Peltonville? I like Marianao so well that I have concluded to remain a while.