Hoffman:
Here's a little lady who will hear herself called that to-morrow. [Takes Amelia's hand.]
Minna: [Clapping her hands.]
Amelia a war bride, too! Good!
Hoffman:
You'll be proud to hear her called that, won't you, Mother? Give us your blessing.
Minna:
I'd rather be a wife or a widow any day than be an old maid; and to be a war bride—oh!
[Amelia is blushing and tremulous.]
Mother: [With a far-away look.]