The Man of the World (1792) by Charles Macklin
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the most endearing obligations.
_Eger._ You have no share in his disagreement; for had not you been born, from my father's nature, some other cause of his resentment must have happened.--But for a time at least, sir, and, I hope, for life, affliction and angry vicissitudes have taken their leaves of us all.--If affluence can procure content and ease, they are within our reach.--My fortune is ample, and shall be dedicated to the happiness of this domestic circle.-- _My scheme, tho' mock'd by knave, coquet, and fool, To thinking minds will prove this golden rule; In all pursuits, but chiefly in a wife, Not wealth, but morals, make the happy life._ FINIS. William Andrews Clark Memorial Library: University of California THE AUGUSTAN REPRINT SOCIETY _General Editors_ H. RICHARD ARCHER William Andrews Clark Memorial Library E.N. HOOKER |
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