I do not doubt your love, Sir, and it is my duty to
obey you. I will endeavour to make my duty and
inclination go hand in hand.


VAN ROUGH

Well, Well, Mary; do you be a good girl, mind the
main chance, and never mind inclination. Why, do
you know that I have been down in the cellar this
very morning to examine a pipe of Madeira which I
purchased the week you were born, and mean to tap on
your wedding day?--That pipe cost me fifty pounds
sterling. It was well worth sixty pounds; but I over-
reach'd Ben Bulkhead, the supercargo. I'll tell you
the whole story. You must know that--

Enter SERVANT.

SERVANT.

Sir, Mr. Transfer, the broker is below. [Exit.


VAN ROUGH

Well, Mary, I must go. Remember, and be a good
girl, and mind the main chance. [Exit.