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penny of it too, I'll give you leave to call me a noodle. Come, away to the Blue-Posts again, and have another glass, man. (Exeunt.)

SCENE III. Freeman's ''library fitted up expensively with fine showy books and book-cases, &c. &c. Enter Freeman and Mrs. Freeman, speaking as they enter.''

Free. They sh'a'nt come again, then, since it displeases you; but they all went away in such good humour, it did my heart good to see them.

Mrs. F. Oh the Goths and the Huns! I believe the smell of their nauseous tobacco will never leave my nostrils. You don't know what I have suffered to oblige you. To any body of delicacy and refinement, it was shocking. I shall be nervous and languid for a month. But I don't complain. You know I do every thing cheerfully that can promote your interest. Oh! I am quite overcome. (sits down languidly.)

Free. Indeed, my dear, I know you never complain, and I am sorry I have imposed such a task upon your goodness. But the adversary gains ground upon us, and if I do not exert myself, the ancient interest of the Baltimore's—the old prejudice of family, may still carry the day.

Mrs. F. (starting up eagerly, and throwing aside her assumed languor.) That it sha'nt do if gold and activity can prevent it! Old prejudice of family! Who has a better right than yourself to serve for the borough of Westown?