Austin. And a mistress, Menteith, that’s worthy of that wine.
Menteith. Mr. George, sir, she’s worthy of you.
Austin. Gad, I believe it. (Shakes hands with him.)
Menteith (breaking down). Mr. George, you’ve been a damned good master to me, and I’ve been a damned good servant to you; we’ve been proud of each other from the first; but if you’ll excuse my plainness, Mr. George, I never liked you better than to-day.
Austin. Cheer up, old boy, the best is yet to come. Get out the tongs, and curl me like a bridegroom. (Sits before dressing-glass; Menteith produces curling irons and plies them. Austin sings)—
‘I’d crowns resign
To call her mine,
Sweet Lass of Richmond Hill!’
Drop
ACT III.
Musical Induction: the ‘Minuet’ from ‘Don Giovanni’
The stage represents Miss Foster’s lodging as in Act I.