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THE ALIENATED MANOR: A COMEDY.
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thee to begin with paying thy particular attentions to his wife, who will afterwards plead thy cause with her husband.—Come, come; it is a very good thought; let us speak of it as we go.

FREEMANTLE.

But not so loud; we may be overheard.

CRAFTON.

Very true; give me thine arm.[Exeunt.


SCENE II.

Charville's House; a Saloon opening into the Garden.

Enter Mr. and Mrs. Charville, speaking as they enter.

MRS. CHARVILLE.

No, no! I can't wear them so of a morning, my dear Charles: positively you sha'n't make such a witch of me. (Pushing him gently away as he endeavours to stick flowers amongst her hair.)

CHARVILLE.

And art thou not a witch, little Harry? with spells enough about thee for any man's perdition, if thou wert not at the same time a good—a very good little witch, mine own little Harry! Do wear them so; they look pretty.