MacPherson.)
Mrs. MacPherson
Rejoice, Madame, my husband has just returned from Tunbridge Wells.
Countess
I am delighted. He will tell us if Mr. Bramble is dead or alive. He
hasn't already told you, has he?
Mrs. MacPherson
My husband never tells me his secrets. He's right, for I am too much
of a gossip. I like it better when he tells me nothing, because he's
so pompous when he tells me a secret. He has such long oaths, so long
that I would as soon listen to a hundred sighs from another man.
Before he will tell me one word!
Countess
Why doesn't he come then?
Mrs. MacPherson
Madame, to appear to you in his proper attire, he has gone to have his
wig curled and powdered.
Maid
He's rouging also. For he went to the Wells to lighten his skin.
Mrs. MacPherson
Don't mock him before her, mam. He went to the waters to improve his
health. And to please me, for he loves me, and I am determined that he
be healthy.
Countess
I am delighted to see you in such good humor.
Mrs. MacPherson
I am happy because my husband has returned. And also, because your
servant has been slipping us a little wine--discreetly. Women from my
country are born for wine, like the French are born for love.
Pages:
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30