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waits without calling for me, and I must positively go to him. Did you not hear him call very loud?

O, if Sir John is without we can ask him in, and he shall hear it too.(Going towards the door.)

No, no, my good friend, not now, if you please: it is impossible: we shall hear you another time.

I shall be at home all the evening; shall I expect you half an hour hence?

No, not quite so soon, I thank you; we shall be engaged. But we shall have great pleasure very soon—good bye to you. (Hurrying away.)

In an hour then, perhaps, I may expect you: I shall be at leisure all the evening.

Really you are most exceedingly obliging, but I am afraid it will not be in our power. Excuse my haste, I am very much disappointed. (Going hastily.)

Nay, surely after supper you can contrive to come to me.