SERVANT. Yes Ma'am but she begs you will excuse her——
MRS. CANDOUR. Do go again—I shall be glad to see her if it be only for a moment—for I am sure she must be in great Distress
[exit MAID]
—Dear Heart—how provoking!—I'm not mistress of half the circumstances!—We shall have the whole affair in the newspapers with the Names of the Parties at length before I have dropt the story at a dozen houses.
Enter SIR BENJAMIN
Sir Benjamin you have heard, I suppose——
SIR BENJAMIN. Of Lady Teazle and Mr. Surface——
MRS. CANDOUR. And Sir Peter's Discovery——
SIR BENJAMIN. O the strangest Piece of Business to be sure——
MRS. CANDOUR. Well I never was so surprised in my life!—I am so sorry for all Parties—indeed,