MANLY
That gentleman can explain it to you; it will be a very diverting story for an intended father-in-law to hear.
VAN ROUGH
How was this matter, Mr. Van Dumpling?
DIMPLE
Sir,—upon my honour,—all I know is, that I was talking to this young lady, and this gentleman broke in on us in a very extraordinary manner.
VAN ROUGH
Why, all this is nothing to the purpose; can you explain it, Miss? [To
Charlotte.]
Enter LETITIA through the back scene.