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THE COUNTRY INN.

HANNAH (whimpering).

Oh! he don't love me! Oh dear me! he don't love me a bit!

WORSHIPTON.

What is the creature whimpering for? I shall run distracted!

SIR JOHN HAZELWOOD.

For God sake be more calm! If you'll promise to live prudently in town, we shall manage your lady in the country for you. But remember, Edward, the first time I hear of your old habits returning upon you, she shall be sent to London to pay you a visit.

WORSHIPTON.

O dog that I am! and so this is all that I have made of my plots and my——Idiot and fool that I am!

SIR JOHN HAZELWOOD.

Consider of it, Worshipton, and consider of it well.

WORSHIPTON.

I am distracted, and can consider of nothing.

Enter Amaryllis, followed by Dolly and Landlady.

AMARYLLIS.

I am come to pay my compliments to you, Wor-