The Fools Act 2 Scene 2

What's the matter with you?

Leon, your plan was brilliant.

And do you, Sophia, take Leon, in sickness and in health, for better or for worse, for as long as you both shall live?

I do.

Just the bride and the groom, thank you.

With this ring, I thee wed.

Dear God, my daughter almost married a divorced

woman.

Leon...is this part of the plan?

And I am the only true Yousekevitch here.

Leon, will you not object to this marriage?

Say it, darling. You'll be rich and smart. It's better

than happiness.

Goodbye, Leon...goodbye forever. I do.

Those distant relatives will haunt you every time!

Leon! Do you realize what this means?

And do you, Sophia -

I do.

And I love you, Nikolai. Even when I couldn't say it,

in my heart I knew I loved you.

Leon... Are you now as you were before I became

what I am?

I am more than I have ever been or dreamed could be possible.

I love you, Leon.

Lenya, you know I love you, but that’s a very radical point of view.

It was your faith and courage that won over ignorance.

No, it was your pure heart and trusting soul that gave me that faith and courage. It was love that destroyed the curse, Sophia, not my puny efforts.

I don't wish to-argue the point, Leon. I just think you should allow me room to express my own views.