Mary To me, all to me. Oh Mr. Trenchard, how we have all wronged poor grandfather. What, gone? He felt after such tidings, he felt I should be left alone--who would suspect there was such delicacy under that rough husk, but I can hardly believe the startling news--his heiress--I, the penniless orphan of an hour ago, no longer penniless, but, alas, an orphan still, [Enter Florence.] with none to share my wealth, none to love me. Flo [Throwing arms around Mary's neck.] What treason is this, Mary, no one to love you, eh, what's the matter? You've been weeping, and I met that American Savage coming from here; he has not been rude to you? Mary On no, he's the gentlest of human beings, but he has just told me news that has moved me strangely. Flo What is it, love? Mary That all grandfather's property is mine, mine, Florence, do you understand? Flo What! he has popped, has he? I thought he would. Mary Who do you mean? Flo Who? Asa Trenchard, to be sure. Mary Asa Trenchard, why, what put that in your head? Flo Why how can Mark Trenchard's property be yours, unless you marry the legatee. Mary The legatee? Who? Flo Why, you know Mark Trenchard left everything to Asa. Mary No, no, you have been misinformed. Flo Nonsence, he showed it to me, not an hour ago on a half sheet of rough paper just like this. [Sees will.] Like this. [Picks it up.] Why this is part of it, I believe. Mary That's the paper he lighted his cigar with. Flo Then he lighted his cigar with 80,000 pounds. Here is old Mark Trenchard's signature. Mary Yes, I recognize the hand. Flo And here are the words ``Asa Trenchard, in consideration of sole heir''--etc.--etc.--etc. Mary Oh Florence, what does this mean? Flo It means that he is a true hero, and he loves you, you little rogue. [Embraces her.] Mary Generous man. [Hides face in Florence's bosom.] Flo Oh, won't I convict him, now. I'll find him at once. Runs off, R. 3 E., Mary after her calling Florence!!! Florence!!! as scene closes. Change Scene 2.--Chamber as before. Enter Mrs. Montchessington, and Augusta, L. 1 E. Mrs M Yes, my child, while Mr. De Boots and Mr. Trenchard are both here, you must ask yourself seriously, as to the state of your affections, remember, your happiness for life will depend upon the choice you make. Aug What would you advise, mamma? You know I am always advised by you. Mrs M Dear, obedient child. De Boots has excellent expectations, but then they are only expectations after all. This American is rich, and on the whole I think a well regulated affection ought to incline to Asa Trenchard. Aug Very well, mamma. Mrs M At the same time, you must be cautious, or in grasping at Asa Trenchard's solid good qualities, you may miss them, and De Boots expectations into the bargain. Aug Oh, I will take care not to give up my hold on poor De Boots 'till I am quite sure of the American.