the common weal. Mr. Leslie - Leslie of the Craig! - should know
that much at least.

LESLIE. And be a politician like the Deacon? All in good time,
but not now. I hearkened while I could, and when I could no more
I slipped out and followed my heart. I hoped I should be
welcome.

MARY. I suppose you mean to be unkind.

LESLIE. Tit for tat. Did you not ask me why I came away? And
is it usual for a young lady to say 'Mr.' to the man she means to
marry?

MARY. That is for the young lady to decide, sir.

LESLIE. And against that judgment there shall be no appeal?

MARY. O, if you mean to argue! -

LESLIE. I do not mean to argue. I am content to love and be
loved. I think I am the happiest man in the world.

MARY. That is as it should be; for I am the happiest girl.

LESLIE. Why not say the happiest wife? I have your word, and
you have mine. Is not that enough?

MARY. Have you so soon forgotten? Did I not tell you how it
must be as my brother wills? I can do only as he bids me.