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.