School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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mind to tell him--we should have such a Laugh!
CHARLES. Oh, hang him? He's a very Anchorite--a young Hermit! SIR PETER. Harkee--you must not abuse him, he may chance to hear of it again I promise you. CHARLES. Why you won't tell him? SIR PETER. No--but--this way. Egad, I'll tell him--Harkee, have you a mind to have a good laugh against Joseph? CHARLES. I should like it of all things-- SIR PETER. Then, E'faith, we will--I'll be quit with him for discovering me.--He had a girl with him when I called. [Whispers.] CHARLES. What[!] Joseph[!] you jest-- SIR PETER. Hush!--a little French Milliner--and the best of the jest is--she's in the room now. CHARLES. The devil she is-- SIR PETER. Hush! I tell you. [Points.] CHARLES. Behind the screen! Odds Life, let's unveil her! SIR PETER. No--no! He's coming--you shan't indeed! |
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