Clar. You are the man of the world whose company I think is most to be desir'd. I don't compliment you when I tell you so, I assure you.
Mon. Alas, Madam, your poor humble servant——
Clar. My poor humble servant however (with all the esteem I have for him) stands suspected with me for a vile trick, I doubt he has play'd me, which if I could prove upon him, I'm afraid I should punish him very severely.
Mon. I hope, Madam, you'll believe I am not capable of——
Clar. Look you, look you, you are capable of whatever you please, you have a great deal of wit, and know how to give a nice and gallant turn to every thing; but if you will have me continue your friend, you must leave me in some uncertainty in this matter.
Mon. Madam, I do then protest to you——
Clar. Come protest nothing about it, I am but too penetrating, as you may perceive; but we sometimes shut our eyes, rather than break with our friends; for a thorough knowledge of the truth of this business, wou'd make me very seriously angry.
Mon. 'Tis very certain, Madam, that——
Clar. Come, say no more on't, I beseech you, for I'm in a good deal of heat while I but think on't; if you'll walk in, I'll follow you presently.
Mon. Your goodness, Madam, is——