Mr. W. Quite right, quite right. I must tell you, Ferdinand, that Walter is attached to Emily.
Fer. Very sensible man. Very pleasant and appropriate thing, I should say.
Walter. You are very good. I wish that all the members of your family were of the same opinion.
Fer. What! you don't mean to say that my venerable uncle (all seated)—
Walter. Mr. Watmuff is kindness itself; but I regret to say that your aunt—
Fer. Not a word, Walter, not a word. I very much regret that she is my aunt; I've regretted it for years; but I've lived her down, and you must live her down. She's one of those women that want living down.
Mr. W. But you were going to tell me about your fortune, Ferdinand.
Walter. Perhaps Mr. Swift would like me to withdraw—
Fer. Not at all; not in the least. You're one of the family, and as I shall leave all my money to the family, you may as well hear about it. Have a cigar? (Offers cigar-case to Litherland.)
Walter (taking one). Thank you.