BARON.
It does so [in deep thought].

AMELIA.
[after another pause]. And there are instances where, perhaps, the object of love makes the passion meritorious.

BARON.
To be sure there are.

AMELIA.
For example; my affection for Mr. Anhalt as my tutor.

BARON.
Right.

AMELIA.
[after another pause]. I should like to marry. [sighing.]

BARON.
So you shall [a pause]. It is proper for every body to marry.

AMELIA.
Why, then, does not Mr. Anhalt marry?

BARON.
You must ask him that question yourself.

AMELIA.
I have.