Simon. Did I? Well, I’ll keep my word; but there’s one more ring we can’t do without. (Takes ring from his pocket and puts it on her finger.) This, for instance, is our engagement ring.
Nancy. Why, it’s a diamond, Simon.
Simon. It is, Nancy——a buster. This shall be followed by the wedding ring, and then the teething ring.
Nancy (claps hand over his mouth). Simon Stone!
Simon (takes her hand and draws it through his arm). You shall have them all, Nancy. There’s nothing shabby about me. (Roy goes up to L. of May.)
Roy. Well, little wife, are you satisfied?
May. Can you ask it, Roy? (Gives him L. hand.)
Matt. Ah, old fellow, the dear one was hardly pressed; she fought bravely, and won a peaceful victory. To her be all the glory.
May. She has stepped between the comrades of old days only, I trust, to be the link that binds them closer. (Gives R. hand to Matt.) Hereafter, in the battle of life, we three march in line, joy and sorrow, victory and defeat, to one, to all. Comrades in prosperity, comrades in adversity, ever true, sworn comrades.