Tuneless
Death took her. I don't like to tell sad tales like these.
Bramble
Tell me some circumstances.
Tuneless If you absolutely wish to know the circumstances, I'll tell you right away that she died suddenly.
Bramble
Of apoplexy?
Tuneless
No, sir—of—of emotion. They just told her you had died at the wells.
Suddenly, a seizure came on—and the faint turned into a coma—and you
are now a widower.
Bramble (drawing out a handkerchief) If it is true she died of sadness, I am obligated to weep. (low) But, how shall I manage it? Boo hoo.
Tuneless
Don't weep any more. I've got important business to discuss.
Bramble
Really, I've suffered an irreparable loss.
Tuneless
That can be repaired, sir—for—
Bramble
She was the best of wives—boo hoo.