Old Morton (eagerly). I am.

Oakhurst. Then sit here, and write at my dictation. (Pointing to
table L. OLD MORTON takes seat at table.) "In view of the evident
preferences of my son Alexander Morton, and of certain family
interests, I hereby revoke my consent to his marriage with the Dona
Jovita Castro, and accord him full permission to woo and win his
cousin, Miss Mary Morris, promising him the same aid and assistance
previously offered in his suit with Miss Castro."

Old Morton (signing). Alexander Morton, sen. There, Aleck! You
have forgotten one legal formality. We have no witness. Ha, ha!

Oakhurst (significantly). I will be a sufficient witness.

Old Morton. Ha, ha! (Fills glass from decanter, after which
OAKHURST quietly removes decanter beyond his reach.) Very good!
Aleck, I've been thinking of a plan,--I've been thinking of
retiring from the bank. I'm getting old, and my ways are not the
popular ways of business here. I've been thinking of you, you
dog,--of leaving the bank to you,--to you, sir, eh--the day--the
day you marry the schoolma'am--eh. I'll stay home and take care of
the boy--eh--hic! The little rascal!--lifted his arms to me--did,
Aleck! by God! (Incoherently.) Eh!

Oakhurst. Hush! (Aside.) Sandy will overhear him, and appear.

Old Morton (greatly affected by liquor.) Hush! eh!--of course--
shoo! shoo! (The actor will here endeavor to reproduce in OLD