Act 1, Scene 9 Summary

The scene begins in the Registrar's office where Lewis and Joy take their vows of marriage. It is a business-like exchange, no rings or flowers, after which Warnie offers to take Joy out for a drink because Lewis had to get back to school.

Act 1, Scene 9 Analysis

Scene 9 follows Lewis, Joy and Warnie to the Registrar's office. Their vows are recited in a manner similar to the mono-dialogue seen between Lewis and Warnie. After the awkward ceremony, Joy invites both men for a drink, but as Lewis is unable to oblige, Warnie steps in.