Townly:
Instruct me then!
Nelson:
Nothing is so easy. Now how do you intend to go about it?
Townly:
That's what puzzles me.
Nelson:
But, but, but, me too— She's a terrible woman, your wife.
Townly: I see we're both too clever and cunning to figure out what to do. But, by luck, I have a gardener who has more clever ideas that anybody in the world. He should be a statesman. A real good head on his shoulders.
Nelson:
I've got a good head, too. Have him here and we'll figure it out.
Townly:
Here he is now.
(Enter Lucas)
Townly: Well, Lucas, have you been thinking about our business—have you considered what I said to you?
Lucas:
Shh!