Act the Second.
Scene I.—On the seashore. Afternoon.
Enter Whetstone, Bluegrass, and Scythe.
Whetstone.
Well, boys, I’ve seen Northlake, and we’ve all had a good dinner. A good dinner is also a good romance. Never despise money. Do you follow me?
Bluegrass, Scythe.
We do.
Whetstone.
Then let us come to business at once. I’ve brought you out here to have a consultation, and to get your opinion on certain things, each in his own department of learning, according to the salaries I pay you. I’ve arranged to do a fine piece of business. I’m a man of business, and I’m a man in love. I’m in love with my business, and I’ll make a business of my love. Professor, how should a man dress to be a so-called lover?
Scythe.