BELVIL
Ha, ha, ha, but what course do you mean to pursue?
MR. H. To engage the affections of some generous girl, who will be content to take me as Mr. H.
BELVIL
Mr. H.?
MR. H. Yes, that is the name I go by here; you know one likes to be as near the truth as possible.
BELVIL
Certainly. But what then? to get her to consent—
MR. H. To accompany me to the altar without a name—in short to suspend her curiosity (that is all) till the moment the priest shall pronounce the irrevocable charm, which makes two names one.
BELVIL
And that name—and then she must be pleased, ha, Jack?
MR. H. Exactly such a girl it has been my fortune to meet with, heark'e (whispers)—(musing) yet hang it, 'tis cruel to betray her confidence.
BELVIL
But the family name, Jack?
MR. H.
As you say, the family name must be perpetuated.