Widow
That's what I'm afraid of, Lucy.
Lucy They ought not to oppress widows—because they have lost their main support.
Widow
Their support. That's very true, I am without support.
Lucy Without support! That's why you ought to pacify the Countess. That way you would peaceably obtain your husband's wealth. Then, find some young man to be your support.
Widow Ah, Lucy. If I think of accommodating the Countess, it is not to gain peace. But, before I give her anything, I wish to consult with some smart man.
Lucy (low)
Like Desmond. (Aloud) Some smart fellow who—
Widow
Some man of good counsel.
Lucy
Very good.
Widow
A man with a head.
Lucy
By the way, Desmond came this afternoon.