Frankton. He did, eigh?
[Aside.
Loveyet. I spoke of her as I thought she deserv'd; she is a lovely creature, but—but [Sees Frankton.]—Frankton!
Frankton. I hope Miss Trueman will excuse my coming in so abruptly:—I have been looking for Mr. Loveyet, all over the city; at last I concluded, I might find him here.
Harriet. Really sir; and pray, what made you conclude so?
Frankton. I thought it was within the compass of probability, madam.
Loveyet. Perhaps it was the lady you wanted to see so much, Frankton;—that she might be here, was certainly within the compass of probability.
Frankton. Had I then known what I have discovered since, I should have looked for you at some place not very distant from the lady, whose perfections you have been contemplating with so much admiration; for by Miss Harriet's account, you have seen her, perhaps, more than once.
Loveyet. I saw her yesterday, and was charmed with her beauty.—Whenever I am betrayed into one falsehood, I am obliged to support it with twenty more.
[Aside.