Twi. Pardon me, Mr. Haswell, but I almost suspect you heard of her Ladyship's indisposition, and therefore paid this visit; for I am not to learn your care and attention to all under affliction.

Has. [Bows gravely.] Has your Ladyship been indisposed then?

Lady. A little—but I am much better.

Twi. Surely, of all virtues, charity is the first! it so protects our neighbour!

Has. Do not you think, Sir, patience frequently protects him as much?

Twi. Dear Sir—pity for the poor miserable—

Has. Is oftener excited than the poor and miserable are aware of.

[Looking significantly at him.

Sir Luke. [From the room where Aurelia and Elvirus are.] Nay, Sir, I beg you will walk into this apartment—Aurelia, introduce the gentleman to Lady Tremor.

Lady. Who has she with her?