Of course, I might by forethought and contrivance
Reason myself into a rapture. Gone:
And something better come instead, no doubt.
Mel. So be it! Yet, all the same, proceed my way,
Though to your ends; so shall you prosper best!
The lady—to be won for selfish ends—
Will be won easier my unselfish ... call it,
Romantic way.
Berth. Won easier?
Mel. Will not she?