The Works of Henry Fielding - Edited by George Saintsbury in 12 Volumes $p Volume 12 by Henry Fielding
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_Luck_. Why, have I not told you? _Money_. Yes, you told me of a play, and stuff: but you never told me you would order a gentleman to pay me. A sweet, pretty, good-humoured gentleman he is, heaven bless him! Well, you have comical ways with you: but you have honesty at the bottom, and I'm sure the gentleman himself will own I gave you that character. _Luck_. Oh! I smell you now.--You see, madam, I am better than my word to you: did he pay it you in gold or silver? _Money_. All pure gold. _Luck_. I have a vast deal of silver, which he brought me, within; will you do me the favour of taking it in silver? that will be of use to you in the shop too. _Money_. Anything to oblige you, sir. _Luck_. Jack, bring out the great bag, number one. Please to tell the money, madam, on that table. _Money_. It's easily told: heaven knows there's not so much on't. _Jack_. Sir, the bag is so heavy, I cannot bring it in. _Luck_. Why, then, come and help to thrust a heavier bag out. _Money_. What do you mean? |
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