Arabella: (after Laura has finished the letter)
Well? What do you say to that, madam?
Laura:
Alas, madam, what can I say? I can say nothing.
Arabella:
You take this affair with plenty of moderation.
Laura:
Rumor is helpful.
Bendish: (aside)
Please God we may be rid of that rumor.
Arabella:
Adieu, madam.
Laura:
Madam, I bid you good day.
Arabella:
Aren't you going to give me back my letter?
Laura:
Please leave it here with me.
Arabella:
These sorts of things are not good in the hands of interested parties.