Jenny
But I am afraid—
Spruce
What are you afraid of?
Jenny
Of making a crazy mistake.
Spruce
I will be making a mistake a hundred times greater than yours if I let
you escape. (hugging her to him. She fends him off for a minute, then
submits slyly)
(To the spectators)
Ladies and Gentlemen, as you see, I've succeeded in pulling off the
marriage I prepared. I am going to bind my head in victory laurels. If
I have merited your applause, you will complete my happiness. (bowing)
CURTAIN
End of Project Gutenberg's The McNaughtens, by Jean-Francois Regnard