The Man of the World (1792) by Charles Macklin
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yet--I can't be deceived neither.--Was not that the cook that came
gallopping so hard over the common just now? _Nan_. The same:--how very hard he gallopped;---he has been but three quarters of an hour, he says, coming from Hyde Park Corner. _Bet_. And what time will the family be down? _Nan._ He has orders to have dinner ready by five; there are to be lawyers and a great deal of company here--he fancies there is to be a private wedding to night between our young Master Charles and Lord Lumbercourt's Daughter, the Scotch lady, who he says is just come post from Bath in order to be married to him. _Bet._ Ay, ay--Lady Rodolpha--nay, like enough--for I know it has been talked of a good while;--well, go tell Miss Constantia that I will be with her immediately. _Nan._ I shall, Mrs. Betty. [_Exit._ _Bet._ Soh! I find they all believe the impertinent creature is breeding--that's pure! it will soon reach my lady's ears, I warrant. _Enter_ JOHN. Well, John, ever a letter for me? _John._ No, Mrs. Betty, but here is one for Miss Constantia. |
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