The works of John Dryden, $c now first collected in eighteen volumes. $p Volume 06 by John Dryden
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_Geoff._ The stores are very low, sir: Some dolly petticoats, and manteaus we have; and half a dozen pair of laced shoes, bought from court at second hand. _Aldo._ Before George, there is not enough to rig out a mournival of whores: They'll think me grown a mere curmudgeon. Mercy on me, how will this glorious trade be carried on, with such a miserable stock! _Geoff._ I hear a coach already stopping at the door. _Aldo._ Well, somewhat in ornament for the body, somewhat in counsel for the mind; one thing must help out another, in this bad world: Whoring must go on. _Enter Mrs_ OVERDON, _and her Daughter_ PRUE. _Mrs Over._ Ask blessing, Prue: He is the best father you ever had. _Aldo._ Bless thee, and make thee a substantial, thriving whore. Have your mother in your eye, Prue; it is good to follow good example. How old are you, Prue? Hold up your head, child. _Pru._ Going o'my sixteen, father Aldo. _Aldo._ And you have been initiated but these two years: Loss of time, loss of precious time! Mrs Overdon, how much have you made of Prue, since she has been man's meat? |
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