Arabella You will judge against her interest. Nothing could be funnier. It charms me totally.
Desmond You are pleased by the joke. The humor of it is what touches you. Your first sensation ought to be a passionate feeling of happiness.
Arabella
Happiness touches me, too.
Desmond
Too, too. You have a delightful choice of words—very revealing.
Arabella
Oh, don't quibble with me. I am going to have a good laugh with the
Countess.
Desmond
What! Leave me without witnessing—
Arabella
I will witness you wonderfully.
(Enter Lucy.)
Arabella Ah, Lucy, everything is going wonderfully. You see me in joy. But, in recompense, Desmond is angry. I believe he almost wishes that our marriage should be prevented, and that he will run into some obstacle.
Lucy Then he can rejoice, for the obstacle has come. Your uncle is returned, sir.