SURFACE. Then my dear—Sir—you have heard, I doubt not, of the extravagance of my Brother—Sir—there are very few would credit what I have done for that unfortunate young man.
SIR OLIVER. Not I for one!
SURFACE. The sums I have lent him! indeed—I have been exceedingly to blame—it was an amiable weakness! however I don't pretend to defend it—and now I feel it doubly culpable—since it has deprived me of the power of serving YOU Mr. Stanley as my Heart directs——
SIR OLIVER. Dissembler! Then Sir—you cannot assist me?
SURFACE. At Present it grieves me to say I cannot—but whenever I have the ability, you may depend upon hearing from me.
SIR OLIVER. I am extremely sorry——
SURFACE. Not more than I am believe me—to pity without the Power to relieve is still more painful than to ask and be denied——
SIR OLIVER. Kind Sir—your most obedient humble servant.
SURFACE. You leave me deeply affected Mr. Stanley—William—be ready to open the door——
SIR OLIVER. O, Dear Sir, no ceremony——