Worthy:
Truly, it merits a public punishment.
Laura: You don't take it badly, sir. But if things don't work out as you plan won't his glory be greater?
Selina:
I don't know what to say about it at all.
Olivia: (pulling Selina into a corner)
I am going to instruct you, madam.
Laura:
But, madam, if Cadwell doesn't come what good is it?
Jenny:
Well! What a misfortune! Madam, is not an interested party?
Arabella: (going to Selina and Olivia) I intend to know all about this, too. They've told me quite imperfectly.
(The three talk)
Laura: (to Worthy)
Worthy, the hour's passing. Cadwell, isn't coming. I admit to you that
I won't be angry if he makes fun of you.
Worthy: At least I will have the consolation of knowing he deserves the tenderness you have for him, madam. But I don't see anything to make you hopeful. It is not yet time.