Ariel (going to Lee). Oh, Lee, I’m so glad!
Lee. Well, they are just too late. Lee is going to stay right here on his present job until he makes good.
Lem. Wal, I guess we got everything cleared up; we might as well be moving along.
Obad. Gosh all fog horns, yes! I been so excited I ain’t had hardly a bite to eat to-day. I’m faintin’ dead away if any one should ask you.
(Ber. walks to door, C., and stands looking out. Cyn., Lee, Peter, Obad. and Lem. exeunt. Abner starts to follow, then looks back at Ber. uncertainly. Ariel goes to Abner and throws her arms around him. Ber. watches them from the door.)
Ariel. Oh, dad, I can’t tell you how happy I am.
Abner. I’m glad to hear you say it, Arey. I come mighty near asking you to sacrifice your happiness.
Ariel (joyfully) But you didn’t quite do it after all.
Abner. Not quite.
Ariel. Father dear, don’t think anything you said can make a bit of difference. I only love you more than ever before.