The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 06 by John Dryden
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_Trick._ But my reputation! _Wood._ Nay, that's no argument, if I should be so base to tell; for women get good fortunes now-a-days, by losing their credit, as a cunning citizen does by breaking. _Trick._ But, I'm so shame-faced! Well, I'll go in, and hide my blushes. [_Exit._ _Wood._ I'll not be long after you; for I think I have hidden my blushes where I shall never find them. _Re-enter_ TRICKSY. _Trick._ As I live, Mr Limberham and father Aldo are just returned; I saw them entering. My settlement will miscarry, if you are found here: What shall we do? _Wood._ Go you into your bed-chamber, and leave me to my fortune. _Trick._ That you should be so dull! their suspicion will be as strong still: for what should make you here? _Wood._ The curse on't is too, I bid my man tell the family I was gone abroad; so that, if I am seen, you are infallibly discovered. [_Noise._ _Trick._ Hark, I hear them! Here's a chest which I borrowed of Mrs |
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