Our American Cousin by Tom Taylor
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page 101 of 110 (91%)
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Sir E How is this Mr. Coyle, you are not alone? Asa No, you see, squire, Mr. Coyle wishes me and his clerk to witness the cutting off the seals from the mortgage, which he has been lucky enough to find the release of. Sir E Heavens, is it so? Coyle Yes, Sir Edward, there is the release executed by my father, which had become detached. Asa [To him.] Accidentally. Sir E Saved, saved at last from want! Coyle Meanwhile I have paid the execution debts out of a find which has just fallen in. Asa Accidentally. It's astonishing how things have fallen in and out to-day. Sir E But your demand here? [Points to Florence.] Coyle I make none, Sir Edward. I regret that I should have conceived so mad a thought; it is enough to unfit me for longer holding position as you agent, which I beg humbly to resign-- Asa [Aside to him.] Recommending as your successor-- |
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