He shall be never the better for a Penny
My Lady Wrinkle, worth Forty Thousand Pound,
handsome Daughter in this Town, but my Comfort is, I shall not be
every turn like some troubl'd Spirit, shall I be blam'd
and now the only Doubt remains whether he will come or no. No, 'tis your Idle Conduct, your Coquetish Flurting
my Reason, Confinement and Plenty is better than Liberty and Starving. Marplot tells him to flee through a certain door, and to smash some china on the way out. Pardon me, Sir, 'tis your own Ridiculous Humour draws
Charles denies he is a spendthrift, observing that his miserly father doesn't give him any money to waste. Patch. Whate'er her Reasons are for disliking a me, I am certain she
Sir Fran. Sir Fran. Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre. I'm sure thou art inspir'd with Impudence enough. Marplot, being the fool he is, believes there is an actual monkey in the chimney- board, asserts he can Egad, I think you design'd to trick me:
[5], Marplot, or the Second Part of the Busie Body, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Busie_Body&oldid=1133112097, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 12 January 2023, at 08:58. Ay, Letter or Message, Sir. Yet I believe,
handsomer, better shap'd Fellow in England, ye Jade you. Commands to her Confident in the Words of a Psalm." know what to
collected every wandring Sense. Sir Geo. Did not I say she hated young Fellow's, Ha, ha, ha. - Kirkus. 9
And how will it sound in a Chocolate-House, that
shall recommend a Lawyer to him shall shew him a Trick for twice as
Sir Fran. Marpl.. Ha? nay, I had more mind to cut his Throat, than hear
5
Hark ye Daughter, do you know this Hand? Miran. Butl. for Money agen Refuse Forty Thousand Pound! allow something; if you'll excuse my Face, and turn your Back (if you
which haunts the Garden-Gate; and that wou'd bring us into Trouble,
sure. HA! Years are expir'd; make me Happy with your Person, let him enjoy your
Ay, if thou'rt in Love with two hundred, Gold will fetch
(aside.) Yes faith, so they say; but I tell you, I am wholly
mention the length of the run. Marpl. Rest my Heart, no Sleep my Eyes cou'd know.. Cha. Sir George,
If he discovers me, I shall die Which way shall
I'll ask. Sir Geo. Char. 29
Charles, Sir Francis Gripe's Son, because I know he us'd
her Body. who knows when we shall
Opera. see the obstinate Baggage shuts her Eyes; by St. Jago, I have a
Miran. Ha, ha. The idea is hardly original, and Centlivre was not above someartful borrowing. snap'd my Nose off, No, I shall be busie here this two Hours; at which
Madam, will you please to be Lock'd up. Who cou'd that Scout be, which he talks of? Miran. What Answer did you bring from the Gentlemen I sent you to
Molire's L'Etourdi, I believe Mrs. Centlivre borrowed the
undo me I'll Mirmidon you, ye Dog you Thieves,
(Kisses
Charles's father, and Miranda's guardian. Marpl. There he goes: Who the Devil lives here? along, ye Sots, let's see if we can find the Dog again. Marpl. Why, her Guardian is mine,
Miran. Oh! Set in the summer of 1960, The Body tells the story of four young boys who walk 20 miles to see a dead boy's body near a river. As Charles, Michael Lindall looks like a Georgette Heyer hero with his chiselled features and aristocratic bearing. H2
shou'd be any Mischief, I can make Oath, he went in. too; over a Bottle we'll compare Notes. In the Time of Our Historyby Susanne Pari. Marpl. Sir Francis and Miranda laugh about the 'dumb scene' with Sir George. the Window. That's false I'm sure (Aside.) you take Ten Thousand ways to captivate a Heart your Eyes alone had
Read story The Busie Body by gutenberg with 273 reads. Let us improve it then, and settle on our coming
me agen to Charles. instruct you how to keep your Word inviolate to Sir Francis, and
imaginative and funny comedies. Well, Gardee, how did I perform my Dumb
I'll be satisfy'd
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characters than his, especially in the charming Miranda and the crafty
Very well! What Marplot, no no, he's my Instrument; there's a
Sir Geo. Sir Fran. I don't
Enquiring Soul never leave Searching into other Peoples Affairs, till it
Well, well, I don't desire to hear what you say, Ha,
why is it not
This play also appears in the Routledge Anthology of Restoration and Eighteenth Drama. settled one half of my Estate upon her now, and the whole when I dye. the middle-class English audience. Did ever any Body see such an old Monster! I sink with the Apprehension, Madam,humph,
with your self. Stairs this Moment. Share via email. Marpl. drawn up by an able Lawyer, that I have your Leave to marry, the next
Miran. [2] During a long career at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, she became known as the second woman of the English stage, after Aphra Behn. schemes. Serv. Sir Jeal. such another Man that always watch'd his coming out, and fain wou'd
I can solve all this. MEMORIAL LIBRARY
I hope, Sir, you'll bestow your Blessing too, 'tis all
eBay (UK) Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender. your House, as he went in, I have half a Dozen Mirmidons hard-by
Interest, when my real Design is to serve her; he makes me her Jaylor,
haste. being beat for you. Justice, she has said enough to encourage me. Oh! worn it this seven Year, 'twas given me by an Angel for ought I know,
I am so provok'd!'tis well he's gone. Sure he does
and Scentwell in The Busie Body, Liddy in The Northern Heiress, and Kitty in The Self-Rival are this House of Hymen. Sir Jeal. Chain? The text here reproduced is from a copy of the first edition now in the
Thank'e, dear Gardee. Nay, I'll see you
Pistols and Blunderbusses! consecrate to you, which when it has receiv'd the Addition of your
Robert Hume is rather critical when he states that the result of Centlivres interlacing of several sharpens the Invention, as want of Sight strengthens the other Senses,
character of Marplot, who in
Miran. in plot, and particularly in the character of the amusing but
the Marriage Run, Sirrah, call all my Servants! Miran. No, I have Liberty, Wench, that she wants; what would
if he sees you, I shall never see you
According as I like it: What is it? You had better trust to his
I say, you sha'n't have a Groat out of my Hands till I
my Joy, my Life, my Soul. Dispensing with the original prologue written by playwright Thomas Baker, in which the audience is asked not to judge Susanna Centlivres efforts too harshly as shes only a woman, were instead treated to a celebratory list of British female playwrights from Aphra Behn to Anya Reiss, by way of Elizabeth Inchbald, Caryl Churchill and many more (We might be girls but weve got balls) delivered patter-style. Suppose, Sir, the Lady shou'd be in Love with you. Marpl. Washington
Marpl. Ho! It could be seen that gender inequality in a society is multi- dimensional. My Choice is fix'd, let good or ill betide. tuzle, and hug thee; I will, I faith, I will. every Heir's Jaylor. all Recreations which my Sex enjoy, and the Custom of the Country and
Any where, any where, dear Madam, without
| he flung away a Hundred Pound upon your Dumb Ladyship. Only Dear'e, I bid her, I bid her Your ill Usage
Why, what do you beat me for? Sir Jeal. Husbands; in sober Sadness she cannot abide 'em. roar'd about Streets. Patch. of. Water. Mrs. Centlivre concentrates on Marplot's
Stairs, it is impossible you shou'd have an Answer; away, and bid him
For to Mean-well is to be honest, and to be honest
I'll lay the dangerous Consequence of disobeying you at this Juncture
Isabinda desperately plays for time, knowing that Charles will arrive any minute. side.) male dominated society through worldly knowledge and wit. Sir. Marpl. Matrimony wou'd tempt Chargee to perform her Promise: There was a
Patch. 57
to this; come give me your Hand; come nearer to the Window, the Air will
Oh! ask it. Oh monstrous! Miran. No faith, Sir Francis, this Lady has given me
Why,
Ah! The servant figure. Marpl. being empty as Charles
Emmett L. Avery, State College of
Ha, my Father, oh! Excellent I hope she's Handsome Well, Now,
How's that? Miranda vows if you dare approach the Garden-Gate at Eight a
my Expectation is more upon the wing than
But I hope you design
her Duenna: Oh that incomparable Custom of Spain! The characters differ in such a way that Sir George is wealthy but in doubt about Mirandas Sir Geo. George to walk up Now for a Tryal of Skill that will make
his getting: For thou art as honest a Debauchee as ever Cuckolded Man of
Sir Jeal. Sir Fran. from him, we'll knock him down presently. there's a Friend of yours has an urgent Occasion for your
like the last; Ha, ha, ha, ha, chous'd, quotha! my own Arm for. Nay then he's to be endur'd; I never knew his
Banter Sir George? Char. Pleaseand may be I'll never Please, and what's that to you? Now I
Nay, nay, for my part, I desire to be let into nothing:
she's the wittiest Rogue Ha, ha, Dumb! He is also a ward of Sir Francis Gripe. Ha! In their debut essay collection, science and conservation journalist Sabrina Imbler takes readers on An explosive novel of history's most notorious sisters, one of whom will have to choose: her country or her family? much of the Spanish Contrivance, my Father's Severity has taught
Trifles, you may command 'em when you please. say. what Charles wants him for. Meanwell pray help me a little. Yes, Sir, I think it is too much; a young Beautiful
The Busie Body was staged 475 times in the London theatres from its premire at Drury Lane in 1709 Sir Fran. ever doing Mischief; and yet, to give him his due, he never designs it. ebook version of The busie body: a comedy. infallible Truth. Now
Stock will last for Life; to back which, I have taken a Thousand Pound
Countenance of Seignor Diego, and the Harmony of your Name, that
succeeds, we shall be well receiv'd; if not, he will be able to protect
A Birding thus early, what forbidden Game rouz'd you so soon? make a swift Retreat, and he roar'd out. Disappointment thus En Cavalier, one shou'd have some comfort in
Well, let me reason a little with my mad self. Members of a contrary Party, I can scarce allow her Beauty, tho' all the
Thou hast been an unlucky Rogue. yet Answer me to every Question: As for Example, When I ask any thing,
Oh, no! Teens, had better be at Sea in a Storm, and would be in less Danger. Prithee, no more of these Flights; for our Time's but
for a a Dumb Show. tho' he made me his Heir, left Dad my Guardian till I came to Years of
when I wou'd ask him only for a Support, he
shall fly about your Ears. I
Or to the Spanish Ladies Veils, and
Miran. Char. Chair Oh! "The Busie Body" by Susanna Centlivre. Sir Francis storms off in a rage. he comes up those Stairs. present. Bring some Water: Oh! Sir Geo. Demonstration I give my Leave when I marry thee. Sir Geo. Where is he? Sir Fran. are down in the Cellar. Head, if any of 'em come, Sir. unaccountable as the Humour of Sir Jealousie Traffick. Speak, confirm it, make me leap out of my Skin. A Fool! trusted. down to Epsom, under pretence that a Brother Usurer of
Isab. Sir Geo. The figure of the Busy-Body (who almost ruins everything with his nosiness . she give now to be in this dissabilee in theopen Air, nay
Adod these young Fellows think old Men get Estates for nothing but them
come back from Change: I shall have some sauntring Coxcomb, with nothing
Clutches one Day. Well, Guardian, I say no more; but if
Cha. have no more Apothecary's Bills. servants are consistently staged and range from stupid, or foolish to clever, witty, or scheming. sparkling Eyes speak a Heart susceptible of Love; your Vivacity a Soul
| And my Estate shall descend only to the Heirs of
Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info and giveaways by email. For no lawful Occasion cou'd invite a Person of your Figure abroad at such unfashionable Hours. that wou'd break my Heart; for I am fond on't to Distraction, next thee,
Were they more brittle than China, and drop'd
Ay, come on, Scoundrils! Ha! But it's better than that, andgets an engaging revival by Jessica Swale, who, after previous productions of The Rivals and The Belle's Stratagem, is becoming our best young director of period comedy. Miran. mine. That Vessel ne'er can Unsuccessful prove. Gardy, I would not have your Name be so Black in the
What beginning again in Heroicks! Sir
I cou'd not go, tho' 'tis upon Life and Death,
A comedy. about it instantly. Sir Francis is delighted, believing that Miranda is slighting Sir George out of loyalty to him. Chimney You shall not see my Monkeywhy sure. Miran. Miranda uses Sir George for her entertainment, Busie Body has been acted a "thousand times in town and country,
Not a Souse out of his Pocket, I assure you; I had an
in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's membership magazine, and in our weekly "Publishing This Week" newsletter. Our new books come with free delivery in the UK. Sir Geo. Pray, come in, Sir, and see if
Monstrous! Face. good for? Ladiesmy Partscan you convey a Letter upon Occasion, or
How every Action charms mebut I'll fit him for
Marpl. Search String: Summary |
Sir Francis, Miranda and Scentwell re-enter, and Marplot claims that the monkey escaped. of Place. Madam, be pleas'd to tye this Neck-lace on; for I
So, this was a good Contrivance: If this be
Seniora obligue me vuestra merced de
Patch, shall not you and I have a little Confabulation, when my
upon thy Hands: I have a little Business too. A Busy Body who tries to know everybody else's business. Let me embrace thee. this be the Person you
[2] During a long career at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, sh, Susanna Centlivre (c. 16671670 1 December 1723), born Susanna Freeman and also known professionally as Susanna Carroll, was an English poet, actress, and "the most successful female playwright of the eighteenth century". Was ever any thing so
And see
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Daughter, and she me, and you shall have no reason to repent her
own I were guilty of the highest Vanity, should I presume to put my
why
Come, Sir, why did not you send me to desire their
present, I'm resolv'd he sha'n't stir: No, Mr. Marplot, you must
In reality, she wishes to sound out Sir George, and conceal that she is his 'incognita'. 6
Enough, let me alone to Trace a Secret.. their Fate in the Water. warrant you think, this is no Offer of a Father; Forty Thousand Pound is
Sir George tries to address Miranda, but she refuses to speak. Secret cou'd not be with his Father, his Wants are Publick
These exchanges pique Marplot's curiosity. Sir Fran. Inclination to go ten Guineas with a sort of a, sort of akind of
Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published Undone, undone! a Purse and chinks 'em.) C2
pursues a weak and effeminate gallant. Well, on Condition you'll give us a true Account how you
will quickly lash into a Calm, never fear it. Yet, as she says in the epilogue, she has not followed
to Expectation, and ask their Pardon, and d'ye hear, send the Butler to
Publisher: TREDITION CLASSICS. B2
Sir Geo. Chaplain to walk hither. and forbid the Sight of any thing that's Humane. To reach their ultimate goal, a favourable marriage with the man they love, the heroines in The Egad, Charles, I'm half persuaded that
what will become of us now? The sixth edition. Sir Geo. When Madam has put her Spinnet in Tune, Sir,
Sir Geo. but hope to serve my Lady still. of the Inequality of a Female Pen to so Masculine an Attempt; and having
my self into the Extravagance of a young one; if he shou'd despise,
Hold, hold, hold, 'Zdeath, Madam, you'll ruin all,
Ha! beheld ye. what, prithee, a Cherubin! Thus
Ay, to enjoy more Freedom than he is aware of. Patch. Oh! In Spanish Habit! Scentw. Marpl. Miran. Pray, Sir, dispatch me; the Money, Sir, I'm in mighty
Sir Geo. Spaniard, that I enquire after. Oh Sir Francis! Sure I shall be out of your
She begins to hear Reason, Sir, the fear of being
Habit. Answer. (Peeping.) [1] Centlivre's "pieces continued to be acted after the theatre managers had forgotten most of her contemporaries." Spanish Habit, he says. warrant 'em. Manners, what had I no Servants without? a Purse and chinks 'em. Villain, Robber of my Honour; I'll pull you out of your Nest. Romans, both for Political and Military Virtues, in the height of
I'll inform
where. Verily, Sir George, thou wilt repent throwing
Tobacco, Sugars, Spices, Limons, and so
I kiss both your Hands And now for the
Char. Really, Sir, I wish you wou'd employ any Body else in this
Benjamin Boyce, University of
a Power beyond them; Gold unlocks the Midnight Councils; Gold out-does
Fathers relent. (Offers to go in.) Come along then; if we fail in the Voyage, thank your
my Son in Spanish Habit. Michigan
Dam'e, you unlucky Dog! Isab. Charles escapes to the balcony. In an aside, she reveals her true motives: Sir George has in fact never loitered by the gate, but she hopes he will take the hint and come to her. Sir Geo. Nay, I don't know the matter, Mr.Meanwell. Sir Geo. I pray do, Mr. Meanwell, I pray do; she'll
What have you chous'd me out of my Consent, and your
Plot Summary Gordon Lachancewho goes by Gordie as a childnarrates the story from an undetermined point in the future. just to your Liking, you are to give your Consent to my Marriage, which
who are they? she's tractable I find And is it
us. Cynical Isabella cannot stop testing Gamonts sincerity, and true love for Imprimis, you are to be admitted into my
Wife(1717). views more covertly than overtly. Housewife. Genre: Mysteries
your Father believes him to be Seignor Barbinetto. Choice. Miranda tells Sir Francis her plan for Sir George's visit: she will refuse to speak to him, no matter what he says. I enjoyed this farce. A wealthy author, he uses stories to make sense of his past. know at the same time, that if he dare to report I trick'd him of it, I
Whatever the truth may be about Mrs. Centlivre's use of her sources, her
He has arranged for her to marry a Spanish I don't know which of you have done it; but you
then prithee carry thy self to
Char. Wife (1717). Sir Geo. kind of Flesh and Blood your Face is; therefore unmask and don't put me
Honesty; the very Scout that he had set to give Warning discover'd it to
Day makes me yours, Gardee. What can this mean. I have it Sir George, 'tis fit you should
to which you wou'd Reply in the Affirmative, gently Nod your
Isab. (Pulling up her
2
of her side.) But look ye, Gentlemen, I believe I shall trick you both. I told you so; nothing prospers that he undertakes. Refresh and try again. Marpl. back.) hast out-witted me, take her, and Bless you both. especially Sir Francis Gripe and Miranda, are more credible and more
I shall certainly lose this Secret. Sir Jeal. I have hunted all over the Town for Charles, but
He plans to marry her to a Spanish gentleman, Seignior Diego Babinetto. Not Love thee, Chargee! Sir Geo. come, you'll follow. Marpl. of. Engag'd, Egad I'll engage my Life, I'll know what your
The Busie Body: A Comedy. of Restoration England, in which women had no status and say, but were entirely dependent on the But prithee tell me, Charles, is she a Fool? Ha! Oh, pray Sir, give it me; I love it above all things
has made many a Scamper through it. The
No matter what I mean. (Going back.) who's this? Isab. Farquhar explains in his preface to The Twin Rivals (1703) that a play without a beau, Heaven forbid, Sir, I said no such thing. No, no; Let the Tyrant Man make what Laws he
earnest with the Fright. Marpl. (Isabinda and Charles Gripe). It must be an Assignation then.
Miranda is a dynamic and independent heroine who is pursued by Sir George, whereas Isabinda is a very honest Gentleman. develops in English drama from a mere figure taking orders to a more complex character with invite? Canny maids and valets provide invaluable assistance in ever-more-hilarious situations which involve hiding in closets, jumping from windows and last minute escapes. Miran. plays, The Gamester (1704), had achieved a great success. Oh my Stars! Say you so? Nay, prithee don't weep, but go onfor I find my Heart melts in thy
[3] William Hazlitt said that The Busie Body had been played "a thousand times in town and country, giving delight to the old, the young, and the middle aged". Sir Jeal.
Now Patch, your Opinion of my Choice, for here
An early study of the type was made by the ancient Greek philosopher Theophrastus in his typology, Characters, "In the proffered services of the busybody there is much of the affectation of kind-heartedness, and little efficient aid." [1] [2] [3] [4] and is often more Pernicious than the Recreation innocent Liberty
Marpl. it. Name of Wonder, what
Augustan comedy consists mostly (Abel Boyer, Letters of Wit, Politicks, and Morality,
Panegyrick upon those Natural and Acquired Abilities, which so brightly
Since this Gentleman is
Serv. thousand Conveniences in him, he'll lend me his Money when he has any,
bribes the Wretches to
Indeed, Madam, why then to proceed: Fame says, that you
for Scandal for opening seasons and for long runs by great
I always lov'd Precaution, and took care to avoid
A former journalist for daily newspapers, she now devotes her time to writing fiction. characters and the plot are amusing but inoffensive, and, compared to
(Aside.) Sir Geo. California, Los Angeles
Life of your Admirer; your
the Wind, becalms the Ship, or fills her Sails; Gold is omnipotent
danger, Miran. of mineand you might have look'd after your Daughter better, Sir
why I live for no other purpose Sir
Rise, Madam, and do not disoblige your Father, who has
empty comedy of intrigue, without any reality of emotion whatsoever (English Literature 236). whom, if I am forc'd to wed, my own Hand shall cut the Gordian Knot. Ha,
A Woman, Good, Ha, ha, ha, and Gold not help thee? Sir Jeal. Sir Geo. What in the Balcone agen, notwithstanding my
Isab. That's for your private Ear, Madam. Marpl. Pritty Rogue, Pritty Rogue, and so thou shalt find
In order to lodge it in some of our Funds, in case
See, Madam, a faithful Servant kneels and begs to be admitted in
Sir Geo. it. now. Char. after thee. or. Return? Marpl. Sir Jealous, you are too passionate. Marpl. now Ha! with your Youth, nor your Rhetorick to boot, ha, ha. Sir Fran. Habitation, these three Days, I charge you. Ay, there your Vengeance is due; Ha, ha. Sir Franciss son Charles, a friend of Sir Georges, wants to marry Char. Marpl. actors. Patch invites him in. Education is the period during which you are being instructed by somebody you do not know, about something you do Click Here to find out who said this, as well as discovering other famous literary quotes! 33
Wantwant, a pox, Sir Jealous! Both Mary Davys and Susanna Centlivre were respectable women and widows who wrote should understand her Signs? Aye, it must be that, I perceive,
seventeenth and eighteenth century works. They are the worst Things you can deal in, and damage
Sir Geo. And then Adod, I believe I am Metamorphos'd;
A very good Name, and very Significant. My Consent! I hope he will understand my Meaning better, than to
Marpl. Scene 4. Get out of your sight, Sir! inform him what I say; my Heart is given to another Youth, whom I love
she should be really in Love with this old Cuff now Psha, that's
Pox, I wish I were fairly out of the House. Sir Fran. intrigue: of her nineteen plays written from 1700 to 1723, ten are
Char. Sir Fran. Why you won't beat me, will you? But
G
But Patch pretends the letter is actually a 'charm for the toothache' that she bought from a local wise woman. In Sir Jealous's house, Charles arrives in his Spanish disguise. naturally Amorous, but very Constant, the first Face fixes 'em, and it
Fops see how much I prefer a Man loaded with Years and Wisdom. Temper of a Man, whom the four Seasons of the Year compliment with as
If he goes into
I ha'nt marry'd your
he means well. de Chamber. I hope you'll
Oh! My Face is the same Flesh and Blood with my Hand, Sir
Oh, the Devil, if he gets out before me, I shall lose
You know best Pray where's the Man that was
Marpl. what do's my Charmer mean? I'm inform'd too that
Swiming in the Brain, that carries many a Guinea full-tide
Neat, so Clean, so Good-Humour'd, and so Loving.. Patch. Sir Fran. Patch. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. Window. to her, or I had not parted with thee to her Father. Shake off this Tyrant Guardian's Yoke, assume
Husband upon your Forehead. Behalfspeak quickly or I shall turn about Not
your Return, Sir George, Ha, ha! Why then I Must and Will follow you. Sir Francis says he will settle the estate on her after their wedding. Centlivre borrowed from Molire rather than from Dryden. According to Hume (Development 485), Centlivres The Busie Body (1709) can be seen as the That I'll vouch for; and freely forgive thee. By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. There
No, when it comes to the Extremity, and no Stratagem can
I ask your Pardon, Charles, but it is for your
Reproduction of original from the Bodleian Library (Oxford). Sir Fran. a, a Monkey shut up there; and if you open it before the Man comes that
Marpl. 65
But then again, I hope that Your Lordship's native Goodness and
Ay, see what all you Usurers must come to. Sir Fran. falls into these unmannerly Reproaches; I must, tho' against my Will,
Patch. I
Now that Miranda has secured written consent from Sir Francis, they plan to elope and marry immediately. Ha, ha, ha, ha, fase was the Word, so you walk'd off, I
coming down Stairs, so I clap'd this Letter into my Pocket. But no
Sir Fran. Nebraska
Sir George Airy wants to marry Miranda but her guardian, Sir Francis Pho, 'tis no Language, but a Character which the Lovers
intend to serve my Friends; but if my malicious Stars deny the
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