CRUM. That depends on her. Harris wishes the marriage to take place
immediately, but there seems to be some _slight obstacle_ on her
part--and, strange to say, she won’t tell _me_ what it is.
MOUS. (_aside_) The thing’s evident. I’m the slight obstacle.
CRUM. Perhaps _you’ll_ be more fortunate. (_turning L., as going up
to L. D. F._)
MOUS. (_aside to him_) Good gracious, Crummy, don’t go, and
leave us alone.
CRUM. (_aside to him_) Of course! You’ve done the mischief, and
you must repair it. (_to BETSY_) Good bye, my good girl.
BET. (_with pretended alarm_) You’re not a-going, sir?