SIR OLIVER. So—so—Moses shall give me further instructions as we go together.
SIR PETER. You will not have much time[,] for your Nephew lives hard bye—
SIR OLIVER. Oh Never—fear[:] my Tutor appears so able that tho' Charles lived in the next street it must be my own Fault if I am not a compleat Rogue before I turn the Corner—
[Exeunt SIR OLIVER and MOSES.]
SIR PETER. So—now I think Sir Oliver will be convinced—you shan't follow them Rowley. You are partial and would have prepared Charles for 'tother plot.
ROWLEY. No upon my word Sir Peter—
SIR PETER. Well, go bring me this Snake, and I'll hear what he has to
say presently. I see Maria, and want to speak with her.—
[Exit ROWLEY.]
I should be glad to be convinced my suspicions of Lady Teazle and
Charles were unjust—I have never yet opened my mind on this subject to
my Friend Joseph. . . . I am determined. I will do it—He will give me
his opinion sincerely.—
Enter MARIA
So Child—has Mr. Surface returned with you—
MARIA. No Sir—He was engaged.
SIR PETER. Well—Maria—do you not reflect[,] the more you converse with that amiable young man[,] what return his Partiality for you deserves?