and of great conſequence: rich, and of conſequence; do you hear?
Amelia.
Yes, dear papa. But my tutor has always told me that birth and fortune are inconſiderable things, and cannot give happineſs.
Baron.
There he is right—But if it happens that birth and fortune are joined with ſenſe and virtue——
Amelia.
But is it ſo with Count Caſſel?
Baron.
Hem! Hem! Aſide.] I will aſk you a few queſtions on this ſubject; but be ſure to anſwer me honeſtly—Speak truth.
Amelia.
I never told an untruth in my life.
Baron.
Nor ever conceal the truth from me, I command you.
Amelia. [Earneſtly.]
Indeed, my lord, I never will.
Baron.
I take you at your word—And now reply to me truly—Do you like to hear the Count ſpoken of?
Amelia.
Good, or bad?
Baron.
Good. Good.
Amelia.
Oh yes; I like to hear good of every body.
Baron.
But do not you feel a little fluttered when he is talked of?
