The Busie Body by Susanna Centlivre
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Sir _Fran._ What a Vengeance, are they talking by Signs, 'ad I may be fool'd here; what do you mean, Sir _George?_ Sir _Geo._ To Cut your Throat if you dare Mutter another Syllable. Sir _Fran._ Od! I wish he were fairly out of my House. Sir _Geo._ Pray, Madam, will you answer me to the Purpose? (__Miran._ shakes her Head, and points to Sir _Francis_._) What! does she mean she won't answer me to the purpose, or is she afraid yon' old Cuff should understand her Signs?--Aye, it must be that, I perceive, Madam, you are too apprehensive of the Promise you have made to follow my Rules; therefore I'll suppose your Mind and answer for you--First, for my self, Madam, that I am in Love with you is an infallible Truth. Now for you: (_Turns on her side._) Indeed, Sir, and may I believe it--As certainly, Madam, as that 'tis Day light, or that I Die if you persist in Silence--Bless me with the Musick of your Voice, and raise my Spirits to their proper Heaven: Thus low let me intreat; e'er I'm oblig'd to quit this Place, grant me some Token of a favourable Reception to keep my Hopes alive. (_Arises hastily turns of her side._) Rise, Sir, and since my Guardian's Presence will not allow me Privilege of Tongue, Read that and rest assured you are not indifferent to me. (_Offers her a Letter._) Ha! right Woman! But no (_She strikes it down._) matter I'll go on. Sir _Fran._ Ha! what's that a Letter--Ha, ha, ha, thou art baulk'd. _Miran._ The best Assurance I ever saw-- (_Aside._ |
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