Rodney. Yes, sir.
Martin. Of course she knows a good thing like you when she sees it!
Rodney. I won’t listen to you talk of Miss Grayson in that way.
Martin. You’ve got to listen. I won’t permit any such absurd, ridiculous marriage! Thank Heaven, you had sense enough not to elope——
Rodney. I wanted to, but she wouldn’t. She insisted on your being told, so you see what an injustice——
Martin. Injustice? Can’t you see that she wished me to know, so that if I disapproved and cut you off, she’d not be stuck with you on her hands.
Rodney. Please, father—it’s quite useless. (He starts to go)
Martin. No, my boy, wait a minute. Remember, I’m your friend even if I am your father. (Rises, goes to door R. to ring bell) Don’t you believe it’s only your money she wants?
Rodney. I know it isn’t.
Martin. (Pushing bell) I’ll prove it is.