Yes, I do. But the tears needn’t come into your eyes, because Sylvia and I are going to be married and her future is quite adequately provided for.

Mrs. Wharton.

She’s the only girl I’ve ever known that I could bear to think of your marrying.

John.

Well, as she’s the only girl I ever knew that I could bear to marry, we’re both quite satisfied.

[Kate enters, followed by Mrs. Littlewood.

Kate.

Mrs. Littlewood.

[Exit Kate.

Mrs. Littlewood.