[All cheer, raise glasses, and drink.
Ernest
[when the noise dies down. As the others kiss Helen]
A moment ago you were a bad woman. Now [to all] behold! she is a good woman. Marriage is wonderful.
[John and Lucy run to Judge and shake hands.
Judge
[to John and Lucy, his wife]
Yes, Respectability has triumphed this time, but let Society take warning and beware! beware! beware!