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ENTHUSIASM.

ACT I.

SCENE I.—A Saloon, with a Glass Door opening into a Garden in the bottom of the Stage.—Lord Worrymore and Lady Shrewdly are seen walking towards the House in earnest conversation, and enter by the said Door, speaking as they enter.

LADY SHREWDLY.

But, my dear Lord Worrymore, did you not know all this before you married her? and did you not admire the charming ardour of her character?

LORD WORRYMORE.

Yes, Madam; for things worthy of that ardour did then engage her attention. The first time I beheld her,—I believe I have told you before.