ETHEL. I only know one person who considers so, and that’s herself.
CAPT. Oh, but I know another.
ETHEL. Do you? What’s the curious creature’s name?
CAPT. His name——
ETHEL. His name. I thought it was a man. Well, what’s his name?
CAPT. His name is Larkspur.
ETHEL. Larkspur!
CAPT. Larkspur.
ETHEL. It’s my turn to beg your pardon now. You’re very much mistaken. Mr. Larkspur doesn’t care for her at all.
CAPT. Indeed; I wonder what possessed him to propose to her.