Mackenzie (with a look at Mary). It's worth—it's worth more than all the damages your sister will get from Mr. Murray.

Daniel (suddenly). I tell you what it is, Andy, and believe me when I tell you, I'm sacrificing a great deal. I'll make a deal with you. Instead of a lump sum cash down, I'll hand over all the rights and royalties of that same bellows to you to settle the case.

Andy (dubiously). I—I don't know.

Daniel. You will have all the expense of the law, the bad name that your sister will be having over the head of being in a breach of promise, and all the expenses of solicitors and lawyers. Then, after that, trying to get the money out of us, and, mind you, we will fight you to the last ditch. Won't we, John?

John. Aye.

Daniel. There now. What do you say, Mr. Mackenzie?

Mackenzie. I tell you what it is, Mr. Murray. I'll make you an offer for——

Andy (hastily). I'll take your offer, Daniel.

Daniel. One second. I drew up a wee agreement for you to sign, and I'll fetch the bellows. (He goes into the workshop.)