That which chance sends you must correct by art.

Dem. Oh rare Corrector!—By your art no less

Than twenty minæ have been thrown away

On yonder Music-wench; who out of hand,

Must be sent packing; if no buyer, gratis.

Micio. Not in the least; nor do I mean to sell her.

Dem. What will you do, then?

Micio. Keep her in my house.

Dem. Oh Heav’n and earth! a harlot and a wife

In the same house!