Pin. Oh, bless you, I have been finding too many words—I said all that was necessary, but was rejected!
Miss Sky. Because you had proposed to another.
Pin. Upon my honor it was a mistake. In a bewildered moment I did do so; but I thought it was to you!
Miss Sky. (Looking at MISS MACAW.) It is not a very hard matter to believe you!
Dam. Silly boy, go to your choice. You’re young—there’s a fine long life of wretchedness in store for you!
Pin. (Running to her.) What do you say?
Miss Sky. (Singing.) “No more by sorrow chased my heart.”
Dam. Silence, woman! (Reading papers.) “Charles Chester, Jessy Meadows.” Miss Meadows is of the same opinion.
Che. Will you take your poor artist?
Miss Mea. I am sorry that you have deceived me—I would rather that you were the humble being you first professed you were——