Sir Will. A thought strikes me (aside). Now you mention Sir William Honeywood, madam, and as he seems, sir, an acquaintance of yours, you'll be glad to hear he's arrived from Italy; I had it from a friend who knows him as well as he does me, and you may depend on my information.
Lofty.—"Either you or I, sir."—p. 296.
Lofty. The devil he is! If I had known that we should not have been quite so well acquainted (aside).
Sir Will. He is certainly returned; and as this gentleman is a friend of yours, he can be of signal service to us, by introducing me to him; there are some papers relative to your affairs, that require dispatch and his inspection.
Miss Rich. This gentleman, Mr. Lofty, is a person employed in my affairs: I know you'll serve us.
Lofty. My dear madam, I live but to serve you. Sir William shall even wait upon him, if you think proper to command it.
Sir Will. That would be quite unnecessary.
Lofty. Well, we must introduce you then. Call upon me—let me see—ay, in two days.
Sir Will. Now, or the opportunity will be lost for ever.