MRS. FAINALL
The only man that would tell me so at least, and the
only man from whom I could hear it without mortification.
FAINALL
Oh, my dear, I am satisfied of your tenderness; I know you
cannot resent anything from me; especially what is an effect of my
concern.
MRS. FAINALL
Mr. Mirabell, my mother interrupted you in a pleasant
relation last night: I would fain hear it out.
MIRABELL
The persons concerned in that affair have yet a tolerable
reputation. I am afraid Mr. Fainall will be censorious.
MRS. FAINALL
He has a humour more prevailing than his curiosity, and
will willingly dispense with the hearing of one scandalous story, to
avoid giving an occasion to make another by being seen to walk with
his wife. This way, Mr. Mirabell, and I dare promise you will
oblige us both.
