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But now, young man, pray make an end of this.

[Leading Anna to him.

Take thy betrothed—receive her—with a kiss!

Lind [giving his hand to Anna].

I stay at home!

Anna [at the same moment].

I go with you!

Anna [amazed].

               You stay?

Lind [equally so].

                              You go with me?

Anna [with a helpless glance at the company].

Why, then, we are divided as before!

Lind.

What's this?

The Ladies.

            What now?

Miss Jay [excitedly].

                   Our wills are all at war—

Strawman.

She gave her solemn word to cross the sea
With him!