SARAH: Thank you all for being here. I know this is a difficult time with Tybalt's death, and whatnot, but you, Paris. You've stopped by the Capulet's to find out about your proposal to marry Juliet? 

PARIS: Yes, I did. You know just curious. 

CAPULET: I'm sorry, Paris. What with all the trouble we just haven't had time to talk to her about it. She loved her cousin Tybalt a lot. As did I. But death comes for all of us at one point or another. Anyway, it's late. She's not coming down tonight. 

PARIS: Yes, I understand these times of woe form no time to woo. So I guess I'll just leave. Please tell Juliet I said hi. 

LADY CAPULET: I will. And I will talk to her tomorrow. I just want you to know that she—she just wants to be alone in her room tonight. That's all. 

CAPULET: Well, hold on. A bold decision, I know. But I'm prepared to offer you my daughter's hand in marriage. She always does what I say, so this won't be a problem. Before you go to bed, tonight tell Juliette that Paris loves her, and then on Wednesday—What day is today? 

SARAH: I believe it's Monday. Monday night. 

CAPULET: Well, okay. Maybe Wednesday is rushing it a bit. How about Thursday, then? Tell her she'll be married on Thursday. Sound good? It's not too soon? We'll keep it simple. We don't want a big party so soon after Tybalt's death. That's, well, you know. So just something small. A few friends. You know, some drinks, some snacks. Maybe rent out a restaurant. Sounds okay to you? 

PARIS: Well, sure. I wish Thursday were tomorrow. What day is it again? 

CAPULET: Wonderful. Consider it done. Is that it? Can I get to bed? This day's just been a killer. 

SARAH: Certainly. But if you don't mind just one last question. When Paris first asked to marry Juliet, you seemed quite concerned about Juliet's feelings, as if she would have some role in that decision. Now, here we are, and you've decided it for her without Juliet even being present. I mean, how well does she even know Paris? I mean, I understand he's quite a good catch. He's a relative of the Prince, after all. And I'm sure that having him as a son-in-law would be very good for your family. Just the thing to inch past the Montagues at city hall, right? And you probably just as soon have this all wrapped up, in case the political situation gets any more complicated? Or perhaps you just think an earlier wedding means you can have a smaller party, save a little money. Weddings are pricey. Although don't you just have the one daughter? 

CAPULET: What's your name again? 

SARAH: Sarah. Sarah Siddons. Ms. Sarah Siddons. 

CAPULET: Ms.? Lady Siddons. To answer your original question, yes, I do mind. And my daughter's future is for me to decide. I don't know where you're from, and frankly I don't care. But that's just the way things work here. 

SARAH: All right, very well then. Let's just see how that works out for you. 

CAPULET: You know, I don't have to be here. Do we have to be here? 

SARAH: I know I'm sorry. Really. I'm done. Thank you so much. You all should probably get to bed.