Anna Yes, sir. But believe me—but my word, will a man who was your school mate be capable of restoring her to health?
Matthews Mr. Nugent offers to take her without a dowry. I like that idea. He's coming here immediately, and I had better get ready to see him.
(Exit Matthews.)
Jeremy
Madame Nugent, I am your very humble servant.
Manly
Double crosser! Is now a time to joke?
Elizabeth
Ah, Manly, what will become of us?
Elizabeth
Anna, help us with your advice.
Anna I'm as flabbergasted as you, and what has just been said makes me even more so.
Elizabeth Ah, if only my brother Walter were here! He loves me and father really cares about him. We could confide our secret to him and he would be able to help us. But he's been in the country for the last eight days and we don't know when he'll be back.
Jeremy My God, what a mess you're in. But, I've found a way to get you out of it.