Walter
All that I will admit—generally—is that I cannot marry from now on.
Elizabeth Alas, brother, it is no longer permitted that you consent to the marriage proposed for me.
Walter
The hardness of my father has constrained me to certain measures which
I am unable to take back.
Elizabeth The same reason has put me under the necessity of consenting to engagements which can no longer be broken.
Walter
I am already married, sis.
Elizabeth
I am already married, brother.
Walter
Ah, heavens, who is your spouse?
Elizabeth
Manly.
Walter
Manly—I know him. He's one of my friends.
Elizabeth
And who is the wife you have taken?