Mari. I will—Lord! if they must be happy in being friends again, what must I be who make them so!

[Exit.

Vapid. The picture before me! all from nature,—I must heighten his distress, for contrast is every thing—Peter, not a word for your life.

Enter Neville.

Nev. Vapid, I am glad to see you—any letter from my brother?

[To Peter.

Peter. None, sir.

Nev. Nor message?

Peter. No, sir.

Nev. Then I need doubt no longer—'tis evident he avoids me—cruel, ungenerous Floriville!—