NATO. Yes, yes, I have been expecting that!
SALOME. And you really think that your father will ask you?
NATO. And whom should he ask?
SALOME. Think what you will; he will not let his decision be altered by you. He says, "I will give her only to a business man."
NATO. Yes, yes, surely.
SALOME. By heaven!
NATO. Mamma, is what you say true?
SALOME. As true as the sun shines above you. He spoke of it again to-day.
NATO. It is decided, then?
SALOME. What am I to do if there is no other way out? You know we have not any too much money.