British Theatre, Volume 11J. Bell, 1792 - English drama |
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Page 16
... Lovi , bond . I have taken my measures . To morrow makes me a bridegroom ; and my fair ward , Miss Mary Ann , a bride . Lovi . And a little time will make you―― Old . Happy : though , by that significant look , you have your doubts ...
... Lovi , bond . I have taken my measures . To morrow makes me a bridegroom ; and my fair ward , Miss Mary Ann , a bride . Lovi . And a little time will make you―― Old . Happy : though , by that significant look , you have your doubts ...
Page 17
... Lovi . Is the worst in the world . Old . The very best ! I have trained her up in plain simplicity . Woman's wit teems with contrivances to disgrace her husband ; yet you would educate Harriet in this profligate town ! Lovi . Ay , and I ...
... Lovi . Is the worst in the world . Old . The very best ! I have trained her up in plain simplicity . Woman's wit teems with contrivances to disgrace her husband ; yet you would educate Harriet in this profligate town ! Lovi . Ay , and I ...
Page 18
... Lovi . Where young ladies may learn Old . The use of dark closets , back - stairs , and lad ders of rope ! Lovi . Where they may learn to put on the veil of modesty . Old . To put on the breeches , and escape from their guardians ...
... Lovi . Where young ladies may learn Old . The use of dark closets , back - stairs , and lad ders of rope ! Lovi . Where they may learn to put on the veil of modesty . Old . To put on the breeches , and escape from their guardians ...
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... Lovi . No , the builders are carrying the town out of town I think , and so , a body need not move out of London for country air- Bel . How charmingly you look ! Lovi . What you call a green old age : I am not like the young rakes about ...
... Lovi . No , the builders are carrying the town out of town I think , and so , a body need not move out of London for country air- Bel . How charmingly you look ! Lovi . What you call a green old age : I am not like the young rakes about ...
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... Lovi . [ Aside . ] I know it Bel . But no body at home . Lovi . [ Aside . I know that too . Bel . I want to lose a little more money to you at back - gammon . Lovi . I have left it off . Bel . Well well ! I'll come and eat a bit of ...
... Lovi . [ Aside . ] I know it Bel . But no body at home . Lovi . [ Aside . I know that too . Bel . I want to lose a little more money to you at back - gammon . Lovi . I have left it off . Bel . Well well ! I'll come and eat a bit of ...
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