The Works of Henry Fielding - Edited by George Saintsbury in 12 Volumes $p Volume 12 by Henry Fielding
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_Luck_. Why, I had some time since given this performance of mine
to be rehearsed, and the actors were all perfect in their parts; but we happened to differ about some particulars, and I had a design to have given it over; 'till having my play refused by Marplay, I sent for the managers of the other house in a passion, joined issue with them, and this very evening it is to be acted. _Wit_. Well, I wish you success. _Luck_. Where are you going? _Wit_. Anywhere but to hear you damned, which I must, was I to go to your puppet-show. _Luck_. Indulge me in this trial; and I assure thee, if it be successless, it shall be the last. _Wit_. On that condition I will; but should the torrent run against you, I shall be a fashionable friend and hiss with the rest. _Luck_. No, a man who could do so unfashionable and so generous a thing as Mr Witmore did this morning---- _Wit_. Then I hope you will return it, by never mentioning it to me more. I will now to the pit. _Luck_. And I behind the scenes. |
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