Eger. [Reads.] 'All which I beg you will convert to your immediate use'—
Sir Per. Mark, I say.
Eger. [Reads.] 'For my heart has no room for any wish or fortune, but what contributes to your relief and happiness'—
Sir Per. Oh! Charles, Charles, do you see, sir, what a dupe she makes of you? But mark what follows.
Eger. [Reads.] 'O! how I long to throw myself into your dear, dear arms; to sooth your fears, your apprehensions, and your sorrows'—
Sir Per. I suppose the spark has heard of your offering to marry her, and is jealous of you.
Eger. Sir, I can only say I am astonished.
Lady Mac. It is incredible.
Sir Per. Stay, stay, read it out—read it out, pray: ah! she is a subtle devil.
Eger. [Reads.] 'I have something to tell you of the utmost moment, but will reserve it till we meet this evening in the dark walk'—