Sir Simon. But, my lord——
[They go up the Stage.
[Lady Caroline throws herself carelessly into a Chair. Shuffleton advances to Frank.
Shuff. My dear Frank, I——I have had a devilish deal of trouble in getting this business off your hands. But you see, I have done my best for you.
Frank. For yourself, you mean.
Shuff. Come, damn it, my good fellow, don't be ungrateful to a friend.
Frank. Take back this letter of recommendation, you wrote for Mary, as a friend. When you assume that name with me, Mr. Shuffleton, for myself I laugh; for you I blush; but for sacred friendship's profanation I grieve.
[Turns from him.
Shuff. That all happens from living so much out of town.
Enter Peregrine, Job Thornberry, and Mary.