Captain May this confession witness my joy and happiness. My brother, it is indeed me. What a happy encounter. Has fortune brought you to my sight? McNaughten Brother, there has been much to rejoice me this day. But, I rather counted on your being dead. Jenny All this has nothing to do with us, Madame. Be sure of it, we are going to get one or the other, no matter what happens. Hastings What we are witnessing is certainly unusual. (To Flavella) You must have one of these two for a husband. Choose the one you like, dear, and make me happy. Flavella (recognizing the mark in the Captain's hat) Rather than pick and choose, I'll have this gentleman, and take my chances. (Aside) I hope they didn't switch hats. Urania And me, I'll take this one. (grabbing McNaughten) McNaughten To listen to you, you have only to kiss and choose as you please! Spruce While each lady takes the one to her taste, by right of windfall, Jenny belongs to me. Hastings (to the Captain) Accept my daughter. Although it is pure fate that puts you in my family, I wanted a McNaughten in the family and my plans are unchanged. Captain In the excess of happiness my destiny has sent me, my heart is unable to contain its joy. Spruce Jenny, everybody is thinking about marrying-- Let's do it, too--so as not to be disagreeable by being different. Jenny If you hadn't lied so much, I wouldn't mind. Spruce I did it for your own good. Jenny But I am afraid-- Spruce What are you afraid of? Jenny Of making a crazy mistake. Spruce I will be making a mistake a hundred times greater than yours if I let you escape. (hugging her to him. She fends him off for a minute, then submits slyly) (To the spectators) Ladies and Gentlemen, as you see, I've succeeded in pulling off the marriage I prepared. I am going to bind my head in victory laurels. If I have merited your applause, you will complete my happiness. (bowing) CURTAIN End of Project Gutenberg's The McNaughtens, by Jean-Francois Regnard