to Lord Ogleby, and his having placed me with your father, have been, you know, the firſt links in the chain of this connection between the two families; in conſequence of which, I am at preſent in high favour with all parties: while they all remain thus well-affected to me, I propoſe to lay our caſe before the old Lord; and if I can prevail on him to mediate in this affair, I make no doubt but he will be able to appeaſe your father; and, being a lord and a man of quality, I am ſure he may bring Mrs. Heidelberg into good-humour at any time.—Let me beg you, therefore, to have but a little patience, as, you ſee, we are upon the very eve of a diſcovery, that muſt probably be to our advantage.
Fanny. Manage it your own way. I am perſuaded.
Lovew. But in the mean time make yourſelf eaſy.
Fanny. As eaſy as I can, I will.—We had better not remain together any longer at preſent.—Think of this buſineſs, and let me know how you proceed.
Lovew. Depend on my care! But, pray, be chearful.
Fanny. I will.
As ſhe is going out, Enter Sterling.
Sterl. Hey-day! who have we got here?
Fanny. [confuſed.] Mr. Lovewell, Sir!
Sterl. And where are you going, huſſey!
Fanny. To my ſiſter's chamber, Sir! [Exit.
Sterl. Ah, Lovewell! What! always getting my fooliſh girl yonder into a corner!—Well—well—let us but once ſee her elder ſiſter faſt-married to Sir John Melvil, we'll ſoon provide a good huſband for Fanny, I warrant you.
Lovew. Wou'd to heaven, Sir, you would provide her one of my recommendation!
Sterl. Yourſelf? eh, Lovewell!
Lovew. With your pleaſure, Sir!
Sterl. Mighty well!
