Is that how I should
love, sir?
Countess
Enough, Arabella, enough. Desmond, it was I who told her to tease you
a bit over your emotionalism. It's not that I don't esteem you highly;
the interest I take in your marriage proves that. But today, I've
resolved to laugh, and to ridicule all those who happen to be around
me. I have nothing but a boring day to pass in the country, and I am
gong to amuse myself at the expense of anyone who happens to be
around. So beware. Our widow will be the principal subject of my
diversion--and the way I intend to get the money out of Mrs. Bramble
is a comedy which will amuse me immensely.
Arabella
If you are able to get money out of aunt Bramble, don't mock her. We
must pity the afflicted.
Countess
When her husband's death was announced to her, I perceived that only
her facial expression showed any signs of affliction.
Desmond
Maybe so, but I beg you to spare her. For if her affection was false,
that of my uncle was true enough. And my uncle had the honor to be
your steward.
Countess
Oh, Bramble's enriched himself at my expense--and now I will laugh at
the expense of his widow. After all, it's an outrage. She wants to
disinherit her niece--who's my godchild--in a word, she hates what you
love.
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