M. And suppose he be?
D. I can't help it, if it be your pleasure, Madam. He desires a line in answer to his fine letter. If he come, it will be in pursuance of that line, I presume?
M. None of your arch and pert leers, girl!—You know I won't bear them. I had a mind to hear what you would say to this matter. I have not written; but I shall presently.
D. It is mighty good of you, Madam, (I hope the man will think so,) to answer his first application by letter.—Pity he should write twice, if once will do.
M. That fetch won't let you into my intention as to what I shall write. It is too saucily put.
D. Perhaps I can guess at your intention, Madam, were it to become me so to do.
M. Perhaps I would not make Mr. Hickman of any man; using him the worse for respecting me.
D. Nor, perhaps, would I, Madam, if I liked his respects.
M. I understand you. But, perhaps, it is in your power to make me hearken, or not, to Mr. Harlowe.
D. Young men, who have probably a good deal of time before them need not be in haste for a wife. Mr. Hickman, poor man! must stay his time, or take his remedy.