Although he argues from mistaken grounds.
MRS. MARRYWELL (peevishly). Tush, Maud, forever harping on that string!
Think you that you were made to waste your time,
And all my efforts in your own behalf
To see you wedded to some worthy man,
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Rich and blue-blooded, as our line
Has always sought in marriage? For we are
Descendants of the cabin-boy who cleaned
The Mayflower's berths, and so can justly claim
The aristocracy for our acquaintances.
You have a chance - you know it Maud too well -
To captivate young Sharp, the Harvard Swell,
And it will be ungracious if you dash
My hopes to earth in that direction.
Take your guitar, and sing to us the song
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