School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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inheriting his estate without being undone by coming into Possession.
SIR OLIVER. So--so--Moses shall give me further instructions as we go together. SIR PETER. You will not have much time[,] for your Nephew lives hard bye-- SIR OLIVER. Oh Never--fear[:] my Tutor appears so able that tho' Charles lived in the next street it must be my own Fault if I am not a compleat Rogue before I turn the Corner-- [Exeunt SIR OLIVER and MOSES.] SIR PETER. So--now I think Sir Oliver will be convinced--you shan't follow them Rowley. You are partial and would have prepared Charles for 'tother plot. ROWLEY. No upon my word Sir Peter-- SIR PETER. Well, go bring me this Snake, and I'll hear what he has to say presently. I see Maria, and want to speak with her.-- [Exit ROWLEY.] I should be glad to be convinced my suspicions of Lady Teazle and Charles were unjust--I have never yet opened my mind on this subject to my Friend Joseph. . . . I am determined. I will do it--He will give me his opinion sincerely.-- Enter MARIA So Child--has Mr. Surface returned with you-- |
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