St. Patrick's day, or, the scheming lieutenant : a farce in one act by Richard Brinsley Sheridan
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he will, on those conditions, cure you instantly, without fee or
reward. _Just_. The devil! did he say all that in so few words? What a fine language it is! Well, I agree, if he can prevail on the girl.-- [_Aside_.] And that I am sure he never will. _Rosy_. Greal. _O'Con_. Writhum bothum. _Rosy_. He says you must give this under your hand, while he writes you a miraculous receipt. [_Both sit down to write_.] _Lau_. Do, mamma, tell me the meaning of this. _Mrs. Bri_. Don't speak to me, girl.--Unnatural parent! _Just_. There, doctor; there's what he requires. _Rosy_. And here's your receipt: read it yourself. _Just_. Hey! what's here? plain English! _Rosy_. Read it out; a wondrous nostrum, I'll answer for it. _Just_. [_Reads_.] _In reading this you are cured, by your affectionate son-in-law,_ O'CONNOR.--Who in the name of Beelzebub, sirrah, who are you? |
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