Mary. I left his house at day-break, this morning, sir.
Pereg. What is he?
Mary. A tradesman in the neighbouring town, sir.
Pereg. Is he aware of your departure?
Mary. No, sir,
Pereg. And your mother—?
Mary. I was very little, when she died, sir.
Pereg. Has your father, since her death, treated you with cruelty?
Mary. He? Oh, bless him! no! he is the kindest father that ever breathed, sir.
Pereg. How must such a father be agonized by the loss of his child!