McG. What! Belinda! oh, Belinda! Tell me that this unattractive man lies; tell me that you are mine and only mine, now and for ever!

Miss T. I cannot say that. This gentleman is my husband!

[McGillicuddy falls sobbing on seat; Belvawney tears his hair in despair; Maggie sobs on Angus’s shoulder.


ACT II.

Scene.—Double Drawing-room in Symperson’s House. Indications that a wedding is about to take place. A plate of tarts and a bottle of wine on table.

Enter Minnie Symperson, in wedding dress, followed by Parker, her maid, holding her train.

Min. Take care, Parker—that’s right. There! How do I look?

Par. Beautiful, miss; quite beautiful.