Lady Grace. Have you no news abroad, Mr. Manly?
Man. A propos——I have some, Madam; and I believe, my Lord, as extraordinary in its kind——
Lord Town. Pray let's have it.
Man. Do you know that your country neighbour, and my wise kinsman, Sir Francis Wronghead, is coming to town with his whole family?
Lord Town. The fool! what can be his business here?
Man. Oh! of the last importance, I'll assure you—No less than the business of the nation.
Lord Town. Explain!
Man. He has carried his election——against Sir John Worthland.
Lord Town. The Deuce! what! for——for——