Andrew. Please don't beat him, ma'am. Here he comes.
Scene VI.—Enter Edward, who runs up to his mother, and is about to kiss her.
Edward. Were you asking for me, mamma? dear, pretty mamma!
Mrs. L. Stand back, sir! I don't kiss a bad boy!
Edward. A bad boy! Why, mamma, what have I done?
Mrs. L. Do you dare to pretend that you do not know? Look at Andrew, Patrick, and Jane!
Edward. I see them. Have they been complaining of me?
Mrs. L. Yes, and I am astonished at what they tell me.
Edward. The mean things! Mamma, they—
Mrs. L. Take care, sir! Don't add lying to your other crimes.