Hastings This conversation will awaken your grief. Let's talk of something more lively and gay. You are going to see my daughter, and I flatter myself you will be very content with her looks and her vivacity.
Captain I hope that duty will answer for me. I count very little on my own will.
Hastings You are quite wrong. Rely on enchanting her at first sight. I know women, and, take my word, Flavella is a wax tablet which I mould and form to my pleasure. I'll be very much surprised if you are not to her taste. I am her father, and to show you how much she defers to my wishes, just step aside. I am going to call her, and, without her seeing you, you will see how she responds to you.
(Exit Hastings)
Captain Leave me here. Go find my brother. The main thing is to prevent him from meeting Mr. Torrington. Make sure!
Spruce I agree. But, in the romantic mood he's in, I don't guarantee I'll be able to prevent him from seeing Miss Flavella. So, press her ardently, but be quick about it, there's no time to waste.
Captain
Go, quickly. I won't lose any time here. (steps aside)
(Exit Spruce in one direction. From another, enter Hastings and
Flavella.)
Hastings
Now, come along, Flavella.
Flavella
What is it, father?