The Female Gamester - A Tragedy by Gorges Edmond Howard
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GOODWIN. His bosom glows with all the heav'nly feelings
Of gen'rous amity and social love. So boundless too, he cou'd not rest and know, That ev'n a worthy stranger felt distress. Enter a SERVANT and delivers a letter to Mr. Goodwin, which he opens and peruses. 'Tis all a mystery; or perfect madness. It can't be meant for me. [To the SERVANT.] Where got you this? SERVANT. Your neighbour Andrews sent it to your house. GOODWIN. Do you withdraw. [SERVANT withdraws.] I pray you hear it read. [Reads out.] "That you are the blackest of all villains you must yourself admit. What, induce me to suspect my wife with another (as you did this morning) in order to carry on your own adulterous schemes? such an attempt against my honour, peace of mind, and all that is most dear to me! If you regard your safety you will be cautious of our meeting. James Andrews" WILSON. Give me the letter, 'twas design'd for me. Some like discourse as is in part there hinted, This morning pass'd between us--Give it, pray. GOODWIN. 'Tis plain, two misdirections have been written; |
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