Land. I have a farm just now vacant. Thomas shall take it, and Fanny’s portion shall stock it for him.
Thom. I humbly thank your honour.
John. I thank you too, sir, for us all.
Fan. Sir, since you have been so indulgent in this matter, give me leave to request you to be satisfied with my paying my duty to the ladies, without going to live in a way so different from what I have been used to, and must live in hereafter. I think I can be nowhere better than with my friends and future parents here.
Land. Your request, Fanny, has so much propriety and good sense in it, that I cannot refuse it. However, you must suffer us to improve our acquaintance. I assure you it will give me particular pleasure.
Fan. Sir, you will always command my most grateful obedience.
Land. Well—let Thomas bring you to my house this afternoon, and I will introduce you to your relations, and we will talk over matters. Farewell, my dear! Nay, I must have a kiss.
Fan. I will wait on you, sir.
[Exit Landlord.
Bet. My dear Fanny—daughter I may now call you—you cannot think how much I feel obliged to you.