DAVENPORT
To what?
PENDULOUS To stand up against the sneers of the world. It is not every young lady that feels herself confident against the shafts of ridicule, though aimed by the hand of prejudice. Not but in her heart, I believe, she prefers me to all mankind. But think what the world would say, if, in defiance of the opinions of mankind, she should take to her arms a—reprieved man!
DAVENPORT
Whims! You might turn the laugh of the world upon itself in a fortnight.
These things are but nine days' wonders.
PENDULOUS
Do you think so, Mr. Davenport?
DAVENPORT
Where does she live?
PENDULOUS She has lodgings in the next street, in a sort of garden-house, that belongs to one Cutlet. I have not seen her since the affair. I was going there at her request.
DAVENPORT
Ha, ha, ha!
PENDULOUS
Why do you laugh?
DAVENPORT
The oddest fellow! I will tell you—But here he comes.
Enter Cutlet.