Bamford. Meaning to say I'm a bit old, eh? I'm sound and hearty.
Ste. So's t'other fellow, and more her age.
Bamford (rising). The other fellow?'
Ste. (remaining seated). Aye. You thought you were being smart, didn't you? Seeing a good thing and dashing at it prompt; but you're the second man to come to me to-night over Lucy, for all that.
Bamford (anxiously). Is she promised?
Ste. No.
Bamford (relieved). Ah!
Ste. The man that weds my daughter takes a tidy bit of money with her.
Bamford. It'll find some more of its own kidney if she brings it to me.
Ste. To tell you the truth, Sam, I'm not struck on the idea of losing her at all. But she's got a fancy in her head and it's one I don't cotton to. Best cure might be to put you there instead and be sure of her not making a fool of herself.