Austin. Dear child, the admiration is the other way. (Embraces him. Menteith shows him out.)
SCENE V
Austin. Upon my word, I think the world is getting better. We were none of us young men like that—in my time—to quote my future brother. (He sits down before the mirror.) Well, here ends Beau Austin. Paris, Rome, Vienna, London—victor everywhere: and now he must leave his bones in Tunbridge Wells. (Looks at his leg.) Poor Dolly Musgrave! a good girl after all, and will make me a good wife; none better. The last—of how many?—ay, and the best! Walks like Hebe. But still, here ends Beau Austin. Perhaps it’s time. Poor Dolly—was she looking poorly? She shall have her wish. Well, we grow older, but we grow no worse.
SCENE VI
Austin, Menteith
Austin. Menteith, I am going to be married.
Menteith. Well, Mr. George, but I am pleased to hear it. Miss Musgrave is a most elegant lady.
Austin. Ay, Mr. Menteith; and who told you the lady’s name?
Menteith. Mr. George, you was always a gentleman.