Tuneless
I can't see any hope.
Lucy
My genius is exhausted.
Tuneless
Our intrigue falls of its own weight.
Lucy
She's too sly.
Tuneless
He's too clever. Very well. Lucy, let us at least have the pleasure of
dashing their hopes of this double marriage.
Lucy
What you suggest will do no good as far as I can see. I haven't the
audacity to laugh about it. They'll be furious.
(Exit Lucy.)
Tuneless
Me, I always have the courage to amuse myself. Let's see what will
become of this. The husband is left alone in his apartment--his wife
is alone in hers. They are both saddled for the race. Let's see who
will win. Good, here's the husband. I also see the wife. Let's turn
out the lights so as to make this double widowhood last a bit longer.
(Tuneless turns out the lights. Bramble enters.)
Bramble
The Countess thinks she's found her dupe. She intends to get me to
give my money to Desmond, and then marry Arabella to whoever she
pleases. But Arabella would be in despair not to marry me. I told her
to meet me here so we could take some precautions. She's on her way.
Let's wait here. (stepping into the shadows)
(Enter Widow.)
Widow
I can't find Desmond anywhere.
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