Hastings
What we are witnessing is certainly unusual.
(To Flavella)
You must have one of these two for a husband. Choose the one you like,
dear, and make me happy.
Flavella (recognizing the mark in the Captain's hat)
Rather than pick and choose, I'll have this gentleman, and take my
chances.
(Aside)
I hope they didn't switch hats.
Urania
And me, I'll take this one. (grabbing McNaughten)
McNaughten
To listen to you, you have only to kiss and choose as you please!
Spruce
While each lady takes the one to her taste, by right of windfall,
Jenny belongs to me.
Hastings (to the Captain) Accept my daughter. Although it is pure fate that puts you in my family, I wanted a McNaughten in the family and my plans are unchanged.
Captain In the excess of happiness my destiny has sent me, my heart is unable to contain its joy.
Spruce Jenny, everybody is thinking about marrying— Let's do it, too—so as not to be disagreeable by being different.
Jenny
If you hadn't lied so much, I wouldn't mind.
Spruce
I did it for your own good.