Do what I
want you to do. Don't see either my father or my mother today. I
forbid you to appear here. So go, I beg you.
Edward:
I obey you blindly, but if you betray me--
Angelica:
I cannot betray you, because I've promised you nothing.
Edward:
If you betray me you are the most cruel, the most--
Angelica:
Oh, if you are going to berate me, wait till I've done something. And
I will do something very soon perhaps. Don't be so impatient.
Edward:
WHAT! You mean--
Angelica:
Here is my father. Leave quickly.
(Exit Edward)
(Enter Mr. Townly from another direction)
Townly:
Rejoice, little girl, rejoice. You will be married according to my
wishes. I have triumphed and put it over on your mother.
Angelica:
Ah, poor papa, I am afraid indeed that--
Townly: (dancing around)
I put it over on her I tell you. She just insisted herself that I do
what I wish. And I had to appear not to like it for fear she'd change
her mind.
Angelica:
Once she gets an idea, action soon follows.
Townly:
Yes, my darling daughter, the great wealth of Mr. Nelson is as
pleasing to my wife as it is to myself. A rich merchant is a treasure
for a girl like you who hasn't a romantic thought in her head.
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