Dr. E. Not I, but one nearer and dearer, one more deserving of your thanks--your daughter. (Indicates Kate to him, who is leaning over his chair.) Mr. G. What, my daughter! _You_, Kate, have done this? Kate (coming around to his side, R.). Yes, dear father, my woman's wit has been equal to the occasion. I saw Brown myself. I had saved up a little money for the purpose of some day using in studying art, and with that I settled Eugene's debts. I have taken your place in the business as far as with my limited knowledge I could. So do not worry any more, dear father. Mr. G. Ah! my daughter, how foolish, how blind I have been! But the scales have fallen from my eyes at last, and I thank God for the great gift of my daughter. (Embraces Kate.) (Enter Eugene and Lizzie, C. Eugene goes and kneels before Mr. Grovenor. Lizzie stops up stage.) Eug. Father, can you overlook what has passed and let me try once more? Mr. G. My boy, I have erred too much myself to condemn you. We will both redeem the past. (Lays hand on his head.) Eug. Father, your confidence will not, shall not be misplaced. Kate (bringing down Lizzie, R.). And now, father, give your blessing, will you not, on his union with one who has long loved him, and who will help him to keep his word? Mr. G. What! He wishes to marry Lizzie! Kate. Yes, father, and she will make him a good wife. Mr. G. (taking Lizzie's hand). Let me look at you. You have a good, sweet face, child. Away with all false ideas of caste. Help my son to overcome his past errors and I will love you always. (Lizzie kneels at Eugene's side and he joins their hands.) Eug. (rising and taking Lizzie L. to Mrs. Grovenor). And you, mother, do you consent? Mrs. G. I will confess that once I might have said no, but now--now--now that I realize how false have been so many of my ideas, I dare trust myself only to say, may you be happy. (Goes back of Mr. Grovenor's chair, leaning over it.) (Enter Doughlass and Alice, followed by Jim and Jennie, C.) Doug. (R.). Aw--quite a family gathering, I declare. Alice. We are just in time to complete the circle. Dr. E. (R. of Mr. Grovenor's chair with Kate). And now, Mr. Grovenor, will you give your blessing? For Kate has promised to be my wife. Mrs. G. My dear Kate. Alice. Can it be? Doug. (aside). Going to mawwy the strong-minded one? Good gracious! Mr. G. Doctor, you have won a pearl of great price, but you are worthy of it. Heaven bless you both. Alice (aside). My ideas have been all wrong, but my fate is fixed now. Jim (coming down L. with Jennie). If you please, now, there is so much being said about getting married, I would like to mention that Jennie and I are going to get married, too. Jen. On equal rights. Dr. E. Equal rights to all. Kate. And I wish to every woman in the land might come equal rights, independence, and last, but not least, love. Music, curtain.