Lady F. Indeed you shan't, indeed, indeed, indeed you shan't. (Exit running.)
The aversions and disputes of husbands and wives furnish the subject of some of his humour. Sir John Brute says:—
"Sure if women had been ready created, the devil instead of being kicked down in hell had been married."
Lady Brute. Are you afraid of being in love, Sir?
Heartfree. I should if there were any danger of it.
Lady B. Pray, why so?
Heart. Because I always had an aversion to being used like a dog.
Belinda. Why truly, men in love are seldom used much better.
Lady B. But were you never in love, Sir?