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.