The Gift of Love1978

William Schuyler:
Well, now that we're all here, Alfred has something to say to you Beth

Alfred Browning:
[Nervous] I...

Agnes:
Well?

Alfred Browning:
I... that is... it would do me great honor...

Constance Schuyler:
Go on Alfred, you're doing beautifully!

Alfred Browning:
Thank you Mrs. Constance. What I mean to say Beth is that... your Uncle William and my sister Agnes... have decided that it would be advantageous for us... to marry.

William Schuyler:
[pause] Well Beth, what do you say?

Beth Atherton:
I didn't hear a question.

Constance Schuyler:
Well she's quite right William. You could say that Alfred has issued a statement. Perhap a plan for a merger.

William Schuyler:
I have no difficulty seeing the meaning of Alfred's remarks.

Agnes:
Nor do I.

Constance Schuyler:
[pause] Alfred dear. Go back and start again just the way you did before.

Alfred Browning:
It would give me great honor... [sighs in frustration]

Agnes:
Oh for heavens sake, he's asking you to marry him!

Alfred Browning:
Yes, that's it. I'm asking you... to marry me.