[SCENE II.]—O’Dedimus’s Office.
Enter O’Dedimus and Ponder.
O’Ded. You’ve done the business, you say!
Pon. Ay, and the parties will all be here presently.
O’Ded. That’s it! you’re sure you haven’t blabbed now?
Pon. Blabbed! ha, ha, ha! what do you take me for?
O’Ded. What do I take you for, Mr. Brass? Why I take you for one that will never be choked by politeness.
Pon. Why, Lord, sir, what could a lawyer do without impudence? for though they say “honesty’s the best policy” a lawyer generally finds his purpose better answered by a Policy of Assurance.
O’Ded. But hark! somebody’s coming already, step where I told you, and make haste.
Pon. On this occasion I lay by the lawyer and take up the Christian. Benevolence runs fast—but law is lazy and moves slowly. [Exit.