Hard. Here comes my daughter, and I would stake my happiness upon her veracity.
Enter Miss Hardcastle.
Hard. Kate, come hither, child. Answer us sincerely, and without reserve: has Mr. Marlow made you any professions of love and affection?
Miss Hard. The question is very abrupt, sir! But since you require unreserved sincerity, I think he has.
Hard. (To Sir Charles.) You see.
Sir Charles. And pray, madam, have you and my son had more than one interview?
Miss Hard. Yes, sir, several.
Hard. (To Sir Charles.) You see.
Sir Charles. But did he profess any attachment?
Miss Hard. A lasting one.