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Rob. Yes, Sir; he has been at the borough of Crockdale to be chair'd, and the parish of Upperton to be married; and he returned last night

Pro. Bridegroom and Member of Parliament!

Rob. Keep your jokes till they are ask'd for.

Pro. They would be stale jokes indeed, then.

''Plau. (to'' Pro.) Hold your tongue, pray. (to Rob.) He is engaged?

Rob. Yes, Sir; he is with the bride and the company, in the garden, at breakfast.

Plau. Well, I shan't disturb him at present.—Here is a crown for you: you will recollect my face again when you see it? I'll call again very soon.

''Pro. (aside.)'' Mercy upon us! the last crown we have in the world given away on such a chance! It shan't go tho'.

Rob. O yes. Sir, I'll recollect you. (Exit Plausible.)

''Pro. (lingering behind.)'' Don't shut the door yet. Hark you, my good Mr. John, for I know your name very well!

Rob. My name is Robert.

Pro. Yes, Robert I said.

Rob. Did you so, truly! have not I ears in my head?

Pro. Assuredly Sir, and ears, let me tell you, that will hear good news soon, if you will be counsell'd by me.

Rob. Anan?

Pro. Have you never a mind to put out a little money to advantage? a guinea or so, now, in such