Cliff. [Aside, surprised.] Blandish so favoured?
Lady E. [Aside.] Perverse accident: what mistakes now will he make!
Blandish. [Aside.] The enemy has surprised me—but the only remedy in such emergences, is to show a good countenance.
Cliff. I fear I have been guilty of an unpardonable intrusion.
Blandish. Mr. Clifford never can intrude; but though you had not come so apropos yourself—Lady Emily will bear testimony, I have not spared my pains to remove any prejudices she might have entertained.
Lady E. Had you not better repeat in your own words, Mr. Blandish, all the obliging things you have said of this gentleman?
Cliff. It is not necessary, madam—if without robbing you of moments that I perceive are precious—
Lady E. Sir?
Cliff. I might obtain a short audience—