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ENTHUSIASM: A COMEDY.

COLONEL FRANKLAND.

And hast returned, with the curiosity of a very woman, to learn what he has been saying to me.

MISS FRANKLAND.

Nay, the vanity of a very woman has whispered in my ear, and informed me of all that already.

COLONEL FRANKLAND.

And was it welcome information?

MISS FRANKLAND.

Not very.

COLONEL FRANKLAND.

He has rank,—a fair character, as young men go in the world, and a moderately good fortune.

MISS FRANKLAND.

He has those recommendations.

COLONEL FRANKLAND.

And is, moreover, free from the follies of poetry.—What sayest thou, then, to such a suitor?

MISS FRANKLAND.

As long as you are not tired of me, dear uncle, I will not give up your society for that of any other man. And I feel, my dear Sir,—(taking his hand tenderly.)—I feel it sensibly and gratefully, that you are not tired of me yet.