SALLY
Sure he must if the boy likes.
ELLEN
What would he say if Matt married a girl without a fortune?
SALLY In my mother's country there are lots of girls with fortunes that Matt could have.
ELLEN
Supposing he wanted a girl that had no fortune?
SALLY Oh, I suppose father would give in in the end. It wouldn't be clay against flint when Matt and father would be to it.
ELLEN You're a good girl, Sally. If I was Matt's wife, do you think you'd be fond of me?
SALLY
I'd like you as well as another, Ellen.
Cornelius comes down from room.
CORNELIUS
I suppose they'll be here soon.
ELLEN
I have tea ready for them.