Arabella
I always wanted a husband with a settled disposition.
Tuneless
Who has been previously married.
Arabella
Who always indulges his wife in a thousand ways.
Tuneless
Like you, for example.
Arabella
Unfortunately, I will never be as happy as my aunt was.
Bramble I like the prudence, the wisdom, and the good taste of this tasty little person.
Arabella It's my natural taste, you know, sir. I am incapable of loving a young man. But, I am capable of a real affection for those who treat me right.
Bramble Noble sentiments, noble sentiments. I am so charmed, so delighted, that I am going to see the Countess right now. Ah, there she is in the gallery. I am going to speak to her this moment.
(Exit Bramble.)
Arabella
It's not going badly. But, if my aunt should come in—