MARWOOD.
If you order it, then, I must bid you----
SARA.
Oh no, Mellefont; I am sure you will not grudge me the pleasure of entertaining Lady Solmes during your absence?
MELLEFONT.
You wish it, Sara?
SARA.
Do not stay now, dearest Mellefont, but come back again soon! And come with a more joyful face, I will wish! You doubtless expect an unpleasant answer. Don't let this disturb you. I am more desirous to see whether after all you can gracefully prefer me to an inheritance, than I am to know that you are in the possession of one.
MELLEFONT.
I obey. (In a warning tone.) I shall be sure to come back in a moment, Madam.