School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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page 71 of 158 (44%)
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TRIP. But a propos Moses--have you been able to get me that little
Bill discounted? SIR OLIVER. Wants to raise money too!--mercy on me! has his distresses, I warrant[,] like a Lord--and affects Creditors and Duns! [Aside.] MOSES. 'Twas not be done, indeed---- TRIP. Good lack--you surprise me--My Friend Brush has indorsed it and I thought when he put his name at the Back of a Bill 'twas as good as cash. MOSES. No 'twouldn't do. TRIP. A small sum--but twenty Pound--harkee, Moses do you think you could get it me by way of annuity? SIR OLIVER. An annuity! ha! ha! a Footman raise money by annuity-- Well done Luxury egad! [Aside.] MOSES. Who would you get to join with you? TRIP. You know my Lord Applice--you have seen him however---- MOSES. Yes---- TRIP. You must have observed what an appearance he makes--nobody dresses better, nobody throws off faster--very well this Gentleman will stand my security. |
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