Tuneless
Listen to me, please—
Bramble
Easy going—affectionate—boo hoo.
Tuneless
Listen, will you!
Bramble Tender—boo—sincere hoo—honest boo—the best heart—the best heart— hoo—hoo—hoo.
Tuneless (aside) If he's going to weep forever, he'll mess up my plans. (pulling Bramble by the arm) Sir, you make me feel compassion for you. The woman didn't die of sadness. I told you at first to console you. But the truth is—as all the doctors agree—she died of pure joy!
Bramble
I cannot believe she wished my death.
Tuneless To wish your death, no, but she hoped you wouldn't live as long as she.
Bramble
Oh, as to that, I believe it, indeed.
Tuneless
She wished to inherit your wealth.
Bramble
Ah! Self-interest.