School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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grow conscientious----
CHARLES. O, Hang 'em--no--wine does but draw forth a man's natural qualities; and to make them drink would only be to whet their Knavery. Enter TRIP, SIR OLIVER, and MOSES CHARLES. So--honest Moses--walk in--walk in pray Mr. Premium-- that's the Gentleman's name isn't it Moses. MOSES. Yes Sir. CHARLES. Set chairs--Trim.--Sit down, Mr Premium.--Glasses Trim.-- sit down Moses.--Come, Mr. Premium I'll give you a sentiment-- Here's Success to Usury--Moses fill the Gentleman a bumper. MOSES. Success to Usury! CARELESS. Right Moses--Usury is Prudence and industry and deserves to succeed---- SIR OLIVER. Then Here is--all the success it deserves! [Drinks.] CHARLES. Mr. Premium you and I are but strangers yet--but I hope we shall be better acquainted by and bye---- SIR OLIVER. Yes Sir hope we shall--more intimately perhaps than you'll wish. [Aside.<5>] |
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