WRIGLEY. Two reasons, and I don't know which is bigger of the two. Zack's worth good money here. If I'd a mind to ruin your trade I'd let him go, and make you find out what you've missed. But that's not Joseph Wrigley's way. I kill no geese that lay me golden eggs. And reason number two. Aye, and this weighs heaviest. I want the pleasure of knowing they're living in the village here and the satisfaction of watching your face look sour and sourer for the sight of them. I'll teach you something for sacking me.
(Virginia enters, during this speech.)
PAUL. Will you, Joe? You've given me two reasons why you think you will. I'll give you two why you won't.
WRIGLEY. You will?
MRS. MUNNING. Be careful, Paul. (She puts hand on his arm.)
PAUL (shaking her off). The first's Zack isn't married yet to Martha and the second is he isn't going to be. Their engagement's served my purpose.
VIRGINIA. What was your purpose, Paul?
PAUL. Oh! I didn't see you, Jenny.
WRIGLEY. Never mind her. You're speaking to me. Zack shall marry Martha or I'll make your name a stink in Little Hutton.
PAUL. Get out.