But, now she is
going to take from you unjustly that which your husband earned on the
fair and square.
Widow
That's what I'm afraid of, Lucy.
Lucy
They ought not to oppress widows--because they have lost their main
support.
Widow
Their support. That's very true, I am without support.
Lucy
Without support! That's why you ought to pacify the Countess. That way
you would peaceably obtain your husband's wealth. Then, find some
young man to be your support.
Widow
Ah, Lucy. If I think of accommodating the Countess, it is not to gain
peace. But, before I give her anything, I wish to consult with some
smart man.
Lucy (low)
Like Desmond. (Aloud) Some smart fellow who--
Widow
Some man of good counsel.
Lucy
Very good.
Widow
A man with a head.
Lucy
By the way, Desmond came this afternoon.
Widow
Desmond's come--
Lucy
Yes, Madame. He's a smart fellow, Desmond.
Widow
Assuredly.
Lucy
A man of good counsel.
Widow
Without a doubt.
Lucy
A man with a head. If you told him your difficulties--
Widow
He knows my husband's business--
Lucy
Yours will be in good hands.
Widow
Go--tell him that he can find me in the garden.
Lucy
Right away, Madame.
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