Start: Maria: It would please me very much if you gave that young man up as a friend.

Richard: He’s not a bad fellow, he’s just a little…

Maria: I should like to think that you have given him up.

Richard: I see your point.

Maria: I have a telegram. The servants are unable to come.

Richard: Oh. Why?

Maria: He sent me an extremely rude telegram refusing.

Richard: The brutes. No matter. If you’ll allow me to, I’ll continue to do my best while you’re here.

Maria: Thank you Richard, very kind of you. Although we’ve only been here for three weeks I want to tell you something.

Richard: It’s alright Maria, I know.

Maria: How do you know? Would you please be silent while I speak? What I have to say is a little embarrassing and you might realize it.

Richard: Yes I know, and I’m sorry.

Maria: I