The Busie Body by Susanna Centlivre
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Sir _Geo._ Were they more brittle than _China_, and drop'd to pieces
with a Touch, every Atom of her I have ventur'd at, if she is but Mistress of thy Wit, ballances Ten times the Sum--Prithee let me see thy Face. _Miran._ By no means, that may spoil your Opinion of my Sense-- Sir _Geo._ Rather confirm it, Madam. _Patch._ So rob the Lady of your Gallantry, Sir. Sir _Geo._ No Child, a Dish of Chocolate in the Morning never spoils my Dinner; the other Lady, I design a set Meal; so there's no danger-- _Miran._ Matrimony! Ha, ha, ha; what Crimes have you committed against the God of Love, that he should revenge 'em so severely to stamp Husband upon your Forehead-- Sir _Geo._ For my Folly in having so often met you here, without pursuing the Laws of Nature, and exercising her command--But I resolve e'er we part now, to know who you are, where you live, and what kind of Flesh and Blood your Face is; therefore unmask and don't put me to the trouble of doing it for you. _Miran._ My Face is the same Flesh and Blood with my Hand, Sir _George_, which if you'll be so rude to provoke. Sir _Geo._ You'll apply it to my Cheek--The Ladies Favours are always Welcome; but I must have that Cloud withdrawn. (_Taking hold of her_.) Remember you are in the _Park_, Child, and what a terrible thing would |
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