FOND. Nay, prithee, dear, i’feck I’m in haste.

LÆT. Then I’ll let you in. [Opens the door.]

SCENE XVI.

Lætitia, Fondlewife, Sir Joseph.

FOND. Kiss, dear—I met the master of the ship by the way, and I must have my papers of accounts out of your cabinet.

LÆT. Oh, I’m undone! [Aside.]

SIR JO. Pray, first let me have fifty pound, good Alderman, for I’m in haste.

FOND. A hundred has already been paid by your order. Fifty? I have the sum ready in gold in my closet.

SCENE XVII.

Lætitia, Sir Joseph.