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party. I believe this match, which my nephew has so long desired, may be accomplished without a divorce.

My sister! you bewilder me.—Where is my wife?

Most dutifully employed laughing at you in her sleeve at the other corner of the room.

My dear Charles, I told you you would prove a fool at last.

But, Madam, you have not yet proved it.—Sister, let go that man's hand, and answer me a question. How long is it since he first paid his addresses to you?

His addresses have been short, but I have reason to believe he has been attached to me since we first met, some months ago, in Shropshire.

And I have reason to believe he has made thee a mere cat's paw of convenience, silly girl!—(Turning to .) Let me ask you, Sir, why, in my family, your marked attentions