Lady Grace. I can't perceive any change of guilt in him! and his surprise seems natural! [Aside.]——Give me leave to tell you one thing by the way, Mr. Manly; That I should never have shewn you this, but that my Brother enjoin'd me to it.
Man. I take that to proceed from my Lord's good opinion of me, Madam.
Lady Grace. I hope, at least, it will stand as an excuse for my taking this liberty.
Man. I never yet saw you do any thing, Madam, that wanted an excuse; and, I hope, you will not give me an instance to the contrary, by refusing the favour I am going to ask you.
Lady Grace. I don't believe I shall refuse any, that you think proper to ask.
Man. Only this, Madam, to indulge me so far, as to let me know how this letter came into your hands.
Lady Grace. Inclos'd to me, in this without a name.
Man. If there be no secret in the contents, Madam——
Lady Grace. Why——there is an impertinent insinuation in it: But as I know your good sense will think it so too, I will venture to trust you.