Man. Yes, truly, her observations have been something particular.
[Aside.
| Count Bas. In one word, Madam, she has a jealousy of your Ladyship, and I am forc'd to encourage her, to blind it; 'twill be better to take no notice of her behaviour to me. | Apart. |
| Lady Wrong. You are right, I will be more cautious. | |
| Count Bas. To-morrow at the masquerade, we may lose her. | |
| Lady Wrong. We shall be observ'd. I'll send you a note, and settle that affair——go on with the girl, and don't mind me. |
Count Bas. I have been taking your part, my little angel.
Lady Wrong. Jenny! come hither, child——you must not be so hasty my dear——I only advise you for your good.
Jenny. Yes, Mama; but when I am told of a thing before company it always makes me worse, you know.
Man. If I have any skill in the fair sex; Miss, and her Mama, have only quarrel'd, because they are both of a mind. This facetious Count seems to have made a very genteel step into the family.
[Aside.
Enter Myrtilla. [Manly talks apart with her.]