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The CLANDESTINE MARRIAGE,

to Lord Ogleby, and his having placed me with your father, have been, you know, the firſt links in the chain of this connection between the two families; in conſequence of which, I am at preſent in high favour with all parties: while they all remain thus well-affected to me, I propoſe to lay our caſe before the old Lord; and if I can prevail on him to mediate in this affair, I make no doubt but he will be able to appeaſe your father; and, being a lord and a man of quality, I am ſure he may bring Mrs. Heidelberg into good-humour at any time.—Let me beg you, therefore, to have but a little patience, as, you ſee, we are upon the very eve of a diſcovery, that muſt probably be to our advantage.

Fanny. Manage it your own way. I am perſuaded.

Lovew. But in the mean time make yourſelf eaſy.

Fanny. As eaſy as I can, I will.—We had better not remain together any longer at preſent.—Think of this buſineſs, and let me know how you proceed.

Lovew. Depend on my care! But, pray, be chearful.

Fanny. I will.


As ſhe is going out, Enter Sterling.

Sterl. Hey-day! who have we got here?

Fanny. [confuſed.] Mr. Lovewell, Sir!

Sterl. And where are you going, huſſey!

Fanny. To my ſiſter's chamber, Sir! [Exit.

Sterl. Ah, Lovewell! What! always getting my fooliſh girl yonder into a corner!—Well—well—let us but once ſee her elder ſiſter faſt-married to Sir John Melvil, we'll ſoon provide a good huſband for Fanny, I warrant you.

Lovew. Wou'd to heaven, Sir, you would provide her one of my recommendation!

Sterl. Yourſelf? eh, Lovewell!

Lovew. With your pleaſure, Sir!

Sterl. Mighty well!

Lovew.