ADAM CHERRY.
Ah, yes, yes; but don't you think there may be something else besides—something more nearly concerning herself?
PRIMROSE DEANE.
Why do you ask, Mr. Cherry? (She comes to him.)
ADAM CHERRY.
(Rising and taking both her hands.) Because, my dear, I'm a very inexperienced old man, and I want some shrewd little person who understands these matters better than I do to advise me. (Very earnestly.) Do you think, my dear, I shall be making Nelly happy by marrying her?
PRIMROSE DEANE.
Truthfully, Mr. Cherry?
ADAM CHERRY.
Truthfully, my dear, for both our sakes.