SURFACE. O yes—I find great use in that Screen.
SIR PETER. I dare say you must—certainly—when you want to find out anything in a Hurry.
SURFACE. Aye or to hide anything in a Hurry either—
SIR PETER. Well I have a little private Business—if we were alone—
SURFACE. You needn't stay.
SERVANT. No—Sir——
[Exit SERVANT.]
SURFACE. Here's a Chair—Sir Peter—I beg——
SIR PETER. Well—now we are alone—there IS a subject—my dear Friend—on which I wish to unburthen my Mind to you—a Point of the greatest moment to my Peace—in short, my good Friend—Lady Teazle's conduct of late has made me very unhappy.
SURFACE. Indeed I'm very sorry to hear it—