That I hope I am, whether you say it or not, Captain Tomlinson.

Sir, I will be very frank in all I have to say on this subject--Mr. John
Harlowe has lately found out, that you and his niece are both in the same
lodgings; that you have been long so; and that the lady was at the play
with you yesterday was se'nnight; and he hopes that you are actually
married. He has indeed heard that you are; but as he knows your
enterprising temper, and that you have declared, that you disdain a
relation to their family, he is willing by me to have your marriage
confirmed from your own mouth, before he take the steps he is inclined to
take in his niece's favour. You will allow me to say, Mr. Lovelace, that
he will not be satisfied with an answer that admits of the least doubt.

Let me tell you, Captain Tomlinson, that it is a high degree of vileness
for any man to suppose--

Sir--Mr. Lovelace--don't put yourself into a passion. The lady's
relations are jealous of the honour of their family. They have
prejudices to overcome as well as you--advantage may have been taken--and
the lady, at the time, not to blame.

This lady, Sir, could give no such advantages: and if she had, what must
the man be, Captain Tomlinson, who could have taken them?--Do you know
the lady, Sir?

I never had the honour to see her but once; and that was at a church; and
should not know her again.

Not know her again, Sir!--I thought there was not a man living who had