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Lord A. You mistake me, Sir; his connexion with my sister is of no consequence to me; and I shall take care that it shall be of as little to her as possible, for I will make her independent of him: but children!—risking every thing on one single stake, with a family of children!—I am provoked beyond all measure when I think of this.

Mrs. B. (bridling up.) His children, my Lord—

Bea. Now pray, my dear, hold your tongue, if it be possible! We are weak, passionate creatures, why should we rub and fret one another thus? (to Lord A.) I praise you much, my Lord, for the interest you take in the children; but here is a good man (pointing to Morgan.) who will—

Mor. Stop, stop, my good friend, and don't now lead me into any discussion upon this subject. I am disturb'd, and uncomfortable, and unequal to it. Take his Lordship by himself; and say to him what you please for me. (to Mrs. B.) Come with me, niece. (Exeunt Mor. and Mrs. B.

Bea. Let me have the pleasure of attending your Lordship into the fields, where we can take a short turn or two, and speak of this subject at length: I see strangers arrived; and it is noisy here.

Lord A. Most willingly.(Exeunt.