MRS. BEN DIXON.
And tried to swindle her out of every penny she possessed.
MRS. WHEEDLES.
And deserted a poor harmless babe as was the very image of him.
MRS. BEN DIXON.
I'm sorry for the child; but we'll make him pay for it, Mrs. Wheedles.
MR. BEN DIXON.
If you will only allow me to explain.
MRS. BEN DIXON.
Explain? What is there to explain? Do you deny that you are married to Mrs. Wheedles, there?