Blith. You have seen her? She knows about your pretensions?
Capt. K. She honors me by her preference—as does your jewel of a daughter.
Blith. It’s as good as settled then?
Capt. K. I now only await your consent. (Rising.)
Blith. You have it, my boy! Bless you! (With emotion.)
Capt. K. Oh! How can I testify my gratitude?
Blith. By being good to the girl—for I love her as if she were my own.
Capt. K. As if she were—Is she not your own?
Blith. I am her step father only!
Capt. K. But she bears your name?