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Read it, sir, and see if it bring you any good news; it is time now to look for some change in your favour.

I cannot open it whilst thou art here. Have the goodness at least not to stand so near me.

So I must not occupy a place in my own house, forsooth, for fear of offending the good folks who do me the honour to live in it. (retires to the bottom of the stage muttering to himself.)

O what is this! Abandon'd by the friend with whom she liv'd, And coming here to join me with all speed! O God! O God! (sinks down upon a chair in violent agitation.)

What is the matter now?

Begone, begone! I cannot answer thee.