Angelica:
For me, I prefer Mr. Nelson's good nature to this wild passion which
you never give up--
Nelson:
Fie! He's crazy in love--like in a novel.
Angelica:
His kind words touch me more than your despairing face.
Nelson:
I've heard it said that women don't care for the affected, but I pity
him. Go young man, go--console yourself. I will lend you some money.
Edward:
Why, damn you, sir--
Angelica: (taking Edward by the arm)
You're beside yourself. Go away, I beg you. I don't like to be
bothered like that.
Nelson:
Hey, me either. I'm going to rejoin your father.
(Low to Angelica)
I order you to get rid of him. Give him his walking papers and come
find me.
(Exit Nelson)
Edward:
Your procedure seems to me so outre that I cannot believe that you are
feigning. I don't flatter myself, but if you were pretending because
Nelson was around--now he is gone--justify yourself!
(Enter Mrs. Townly)
Mrs. Townly: (aside)
My daughter alone with Richly!
Edward:
Justify yourself--or admit you have betrayed me. Speak, we are alone.
Angelica:
I will speak to you just as I spoke in the presence of Mr. Nelson.
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