Dennis. That I will, with all my heart and soul, sir.
Mrs. Brul. [Sulkily.] I don't know that we have any room at all, for my part.
Dennis. Whew! She's in her tantrums.
Mrs. Brul. People of repute can't let in young women (found upon a heath, forsooth), without knowing who's who. I have learn'd the ways of the world, sir.
Pereg. So it seems:—which too often teach you to over-rate the little good you can do in it: and to shut the door when the distressed entreat you to throw it open. But I have learnt the ways of the world too. [Taking out his Purse.] I shall return in a few hours. Provide all the comforts you can; and here are a couple of guineas, to send for any refreshments you have not in the house.
[Giving Money.
Dennis. Mighty pretty handsel for the Red Cow, my lambkin!
Mrs. Brul. A couple of guineas! Lord, sir! if I thought you had been such a gentleman!—Pray, miss, walk in! your poor dear, little feet must be quite wet with our nasty roads. I beg pardon, sir; but character's every thing in our business; and I never lose sight of my own credit.
Dennis. That you don't—till you see other people's ready money.
Pereg. Go in, child. I shall soon be with you again.