The Gamester (1753) by Edward Moore
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give him?
_Bates._ To knock loud, and be clamorous. Did not you see him? _Stu._ No. The fool sneaked off with Jarvis. Had he appeared within-doors, as directed, the note had been discharged. I waited there on purpose. I want the women to think well of me; for Lewson's grown suspicious; he told me so himself. _Bates._ What answer did you make him? _Stu._ A short one. That I would see him soon, for farther explanation. _Bates._ We must take care of him. But what have we to do with Beverley? Dawson and the rest are wondering at you. _Stu._ Why let them wonder. I have designs above Their narrow reach. They see me lend him money; and they stare at me. But they are fools. I want him to believe me beggared by him. _Bates._ And what then? _Stu._ Ay, there's the question; but no matter. At night you may know more. He waits for me at Wilson's. I told the women where to find him. _Bates._ To what purpose? _Stu._ To save suspicion. It looked friendly; and they thanked me. |
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