Frankton. Then I need not ask you, if you have seen him, madam.

Maria. He was at my house not two hours ago.

Frankton. Did not you see him before that, madam?

Maria. I did not, sir.

Frankton. Detested falsehood!

[Aside.

Maria. The old gentleman acquainted me of his arrival, only a few minutes before.

Loveyet. Eigh, how,—old gentleman!—she did not mean me, I hope.

[Aside.

Frankton. And you think Mr. Loveyet is so agreeable then.