LAURETTA.
Nay, mamma, you shouldn’t be against my lieutenant, for I heard him say you were the best natured and best looking woman in the world.
MRS. BRIDGET CREDULOUS.
Why, child, I never said but that Lieutenant O’Connor was a very well-bred and discerning young man; ’tis your papa is so violent against him.
LAURETTA.
Why, Cousin Sophy married an officer.
MRS. BRIDGET CREDULOUS.
Ay, Laura, an officer of the militia.
LAURETTA.
No, indeed, ma’am, a marching regiment.
MRS. BRIDGET CREDULOUS.
No, child, I tell you he was a major of militia.
LAURETTA.
Indeed, mamma, it wasn’t.
Enter JUSTICE CREDULOUS.
JUSTICE CREDULOUS.
Bridget, my love, I have had a message.
LAURETTA.
It was cousin Sophy told me so.