Page:Inchbald - Lovers vows.djvu/37

From Wikisource
Jump to navigation Jump to search
This page has been proofread, but needs to be validated.
LOVERS’ VOWS
25

hearts ſhould be in perfect uniſon. However, I will ſend Mr. Anhalt to you——

Amelia [much pleaſed].

Do, papa.

Baron.

—He ſhall explain to you my ſentiments. [Rings.] A clergyman can do this better than—— [Enter ſervant.] Go directly to Mr. Anhalt, tell him that I ſhall be glad to ſee him for a quarter of an hour if he is not engaged.[Exit ſervant.

Amelia [calls after him].

With him a good morning from me.

Baron [looking at his watch].

The Count is a tedious time dreſſing.—Have you breakfaſted, Amelia?

Amelia.

No, papa. [they ſit down to breakfaſt.]

Baron.

How is the weather? Have you walked this morning?

Amelia.

Oh, yes—I was in the garden at five o’clock; it is very fine.

Baron.

Then I’ll go out ſhooting. I do not know in what other way to amuſe my gueſt,

Enter Count Cassel.

Count.

Ah, my dear Colonel! Miſs Wildenhaim, I kiſs your hand.

Baron.

Good morning! Good morning! though it is

E
late