EnterDavidwith a candle, holding his spread hand before it as if to prevent it from blowing out.
DAVID.
I should have brought the candle sooner, but I have but a short memory, your honour (to Sir John), and a man with a short memory is like a—
SIR JOHN HAZELWOOD.
No matter what he's like; go on with the light, and we'll follow thee. (Exit David, looking very foolish.) That fellow has become nauseous with his similies. (As they are going out Worshipton stops Sir John.)
WORSHIPTON.
They speak again; do stop here a moment.
HANNAH(within).
Would it grieve you, cousin, if my aunt were to propose Mr. Worshipton to you instead of Sir John?
MISS MARTIN(within).
No, my dear, not all.
WORSHIPTON(in a low voice).
You see I am in favour with the niece, Sir John, tho' the aunt gives the preference to you.
HANNAH(within).
I thought as much, for he's a very pretty gentleman, isn't he?
