Betty: Oh, I can easily fix that!
Slowpoke: But I won't let you stand at the window and watch the new styles!
Betty: That doesn't bother me, either. But be good and let me have my coffee!
Slowpoke: But from my hands you'll get no silver or gold ribbon for your hair!
Betty: Oh well! so long as I have what does satisfy me!
Slowpoke: You wretched Betty, you! You won't give in to me?
Slowpoke (Air): Oh these girls—what obstinate dispositions they do have! They certainly are not easy to manage! But if one hits the right spot—oh well, one may succeed!
Slowpoke, with an air of being sure of success this time (Recitative): Now please do what father says.
Betty: In everything, except about coffee.
Slowpoke: Well, then, you must make up your mind to do without a husband.