School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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SIR OLIVER. What!--has he never transmitted--you--Bullion--Rupees--
Pagodas! SURFACE. O Dear Sir--Nothing of the kind--no--no--a few Presents now and then--china, shawls, congo Tea, Avadavats--and indian Crackers--little more, believe me. SIR OLIVER. Here's Gratitude for twelve thousand pounds!-- Avadavats and indian Crackers. SURFACE. Then my dear--Sir--you have heard, I doubt not, of the extravagance of my Brother--Sir--there are very few would credit what I have done for that unfortunate young man. SIR OLIVER. Not I for one! SURFACE. The sums I have lent him! indeed--I have been exceedingly to blame--it was an amiable weakness! however I don't pretend to defend it--and now I feel it doubly culpable--since it has deprived me of the power of serving YOU Mr. Stanley as my Heart directs---- SIR OLIVER. Dissembler! Then Sir--you cannot assist me? SURFACE. At Present it grieves me to say I cannot--but whenever I have the ability, you may depend upon hearing from me. SIR OLIVER. I am extremely sorry---- SURFACE. Not more than I am believe me--to pity without the Power |
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