[Aside.

Worthnought. Hah,—Frankton;—'foregad, I am yours, superlatively.

Frankton. Are you, positively? Hah,—she is here. [Enter Maria, on the opposite side.] Your humble servant, Miss Airy.

Maria. [Pretends to take no notice of Frankton.] Mr. Trueman, I hope I have the pleasure to see you well.

Trueman. I thank you, madam. [Resumes his discourse with Loveyet, who does not yet observe Maria.]

Maria. I hoped to have found Miss Harriet here, sir.

Trueman. Madam?—

[Turns to Loveyet again.

Loveyet. Therefore, sir, as I was telling you, I am determined to have her.

[To Trueman.