Alex. I am anxious from purely philanthropical motives to distribute this philtre, secretly, among the inhabitants of this village. I shall of course require a quantity. How do you sell it?
Mr. W. In buying a quantity, sir, we should strongly advise your taking it in the wood, and drawing it off as you happen to want it. We have it in four and a half and nine gallon casks—also in pipes and hogsheads for laying down, and we deduct 10 per cent. for prompt cash.
Ali. Oh, Alexis, surely you don’t want to lay any down!
Alex. Aline, the villagers will assemble to carouse in a few minutes. Go and fetch the teapot.
Ali. But, Alexis——
Alex. My dear, you must obey me, if you please. Go and fetch the teapot.
Ali. (going). I’m sure Dr. Daly would disapprove it.
[Exit Aline into tent.
Alex. And how soon does it take effect?
Mr. W. In half an hour. Whoever drinks of it falls in love, as a matter of course, with the first lady he meets who has also tasted it, and his affection is at once returned. One trial will prove the fact.