Spruce As I was saying, I watched his quarrel from a distance, and when he finally left, I gave him a taste of my abilities as a porter. My zeal and flattery worked to such effect that he asked me to be his valet. I even recommended him this lodging—a place fit for the masterful projects I am hatching in my head. He ought to be here any minute.
Captain (amused) What masterful project are you hatching in that charming head of yours?
Spruce Fortune herself appeared to me—in total surrender. We can profit by this resemblance you bear to each other to obtain Flavella, and— what's more important—your inheritance. Two birds with one stone.
Captain
Yes, yes, we can. We shall, we will. But how?
Spruce Nothing could be easier. We'll trade off this bumpkin to Aunt Urania, you will get Miss Flavella, and more important, I will get Jenny.
Captain
And how are we to put this brave plan into action?
Spruce
First, you've got to change clothes, and dress like the heir apparent.
Adopt his mannerisms, and the Devil will provide—
Captain Dress like an heir? My God, I don't know how. I've never been an heir before.
Spruce
Act sad on first sight. Impose on the lawyer and get the money.
Captain
I am a little uncomfortable about deceiving my brother.