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Worthnought. A native of this city, I presume, Mr. Loveyet.

Loveyet. I am, sir; but I have been absent for some years, and, as I was a youth when I left the city, I cannot be supposed to have retained much of the Yorker.

Worthnought. Pardon me, sir;—to a person of penetration, the Yorker is still conspicuous under the disguise of the foreigner; and I am proud to have the hanor of being your countryman, sir.

Loveyet. I fancy the honour is by no means reciprocal.

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Worthnought. You are acquainted with Miss Harriet Trueman, I presume, Mr. Loveyet.

Loveyet. I was formerly acquainted with the lady.

Worthnought. You must know, sir, that your humble servant has the hanor and felicity of being that lady's very humble admirer.