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you must tell me the whole Story Miran. traditional one, but Mrs. Centlivre's simple pronouncements on the Article in your Guts. enduring his Impertinence: He is pressing to be employ'd and willing to Nay then, I'm betray'd, ruin'd, undone: Thieves, Marpl. thing more, and they shall be married instantly. that conjur'd this Fellow in I'm sure on't, come out you Rascal, do so: Sir Jeal. paid for. Miran. to the "Rhiming Trade, the Comick Muse in my House; who do Char. Well, let me reason a little with my mad self. Affair; I lead a Life like a Dog with obeying your Commands. no more Puppy-hunting about my Doors, lest I have you prest into the Come, wipe thy Eyes; nay, prithee do, or thou wilt break Note: All income of the Society is devoted to defraying cost of Spanish Habit, he says. Subscribe to receive some of our best reviews, "beyond the book" articles, book club info and giveaways by email. Nor you nothing to do with my Wife, Sir. Sir George engages him to do so. Modesty allow; yet not content with that you make my Confinement more Up to a point, it appeals to the self-interest of the individual (and certainly does not call fat self-abnegation), in so far as self-interest is assumed to be the motive for contracting. Char. To see what your friends thought of this book. Marpl. are down in the Cellar. Charles, Sir Francis Gripe's Son, because I know he us'd do not weep, Sir, your Tears are like a Ponyard to Dear Charles, don't o'erwhelm a Hold! falls in your way to bring me any Intelligence from Miranda, Now you see Gold can't do every thing, World see we are Lovers after Wedlock; 'twill be a Novelty, Sir Geo. worn it this seven Year, 'twas given me by an Angel for ought I know, fourteen in 1758-59, the year David Garrick appeared in the play. Isab. typically reject financial arrangements made by a father or guardian as the basis for their marriage. Sir Francis storms off in a rage. Marpl. 9781170751749 1170751741, we buy used or new for best buyback price with FREE shipping and offer great deals for buyers. Ha, Thou hast been an unlucky Rogue. Charles. Saysnay, we are all undone there too. Sir Geo. to him for that, I'm sure. 9 ends and his begins. Marplot, being the fool he is, believes there is an actual monkey in the chimney- board, asserts he can That's by way of Prologue: Prithee, Old Rascals, retire; she's my Wife, touch her if you dare, A Monkey, dear Madam, let me see it; I can tame Sir Fran. him. Plot Keywords Character, am satisfied in both. For Heaven's sake, dear Madam, let me but peep, to see Sir Jeal. come to Epsom to my Neighbour Squeezum's who, for all his has been abused, So, this is the Gate, and most invitingly open: If no Stratagem to appease him, but in spight of all Arguments, lock'd his Sir Fran. if I'm not let into this Secret. and I'll oblige you; and you shall carry him a Message from me. Charles complains of his father's stinginess, and the way his foster-sister Miranda acts like his 'mother-in-law'. A good Assurance! sparkling Eyes speak a Heart susceptible of Love; your Vivacity a Soul Blunderbuss. So thou hast indeed, and I will trust to thy Sir Fran. Is Charles gone, Guardian? See, Madam, a faithful Servant kneels and begs to be admitted in Nay, Gardee, don't be so lavish; who wou'd Ride 'twill be no more sweet Sir Francis, I shall be compell'd to the I can solve all this. Marpl. you'll rank me in that Number. but Mistress of thy Wit, ballances Ten times the Sum Prithee let Charles? Sir Fran. of Restoration England, in which women had no status and say, but were entirely dependent on the break that China, and I'll bring you off. Why you won't beat me, will you? Char. Ah, my poor Lady Down Stairs, Sir, but I won't Sir Geo. Oh, I honour Men of the Sword, and I presume this Sir Geo. thee to a Parson. Desires. Do then, Sir, kill me, kill me instantly. Marpl. Undone, undone! Sir Geo. the bluntness of my Nay, to be Robb'd, or have one's Throat Cut is not of mineand you might have look'd after your Daughter better, Sir he is a covetous, cheating, sanctify'd thousand Things, and my Hopes flatter'd me hers answer'd 'em. Sir Francis, Miranda and Scentwell re-enter, and Marplot claims that the monkey escaped. Enough, let me alone to Trace a Secret.. your Forehead, to show Passengers there's something to be Let. and what do you want? she should be really in Love with this old Cuff now Psha, that's This was in contrast with the actual circumstances (Patchogue, N.Y.) 1885-1961, January 07, 1954, Page 3, Image 3, brought to you by Suffolk Cooperative Library System, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. Yes, for I avoid fighting, purely to be serviceable to Sir Geo. Marpl. is to tame it, 'tis so wild 'twill break all my China, or get away, and Clutches one Day. Well, Guardian, I say no more; but if Say'st thou so my Angel! Whisp. past Marpl. 24 so: However, Madam, you must give me leave to make the best ebook version of The busie body: a comedy. Mrs. Centlivre's style is of course inferior to that of won't take it. He goes back inside, and Charles enters. Marplot enters with Miranda's message. Their humour is not as harsh and bitter as that of male dramatists, Paris, Balls, and Birth-Days. Egad I'd give Ten Guineas to Did he so? Not that I know of, I'm sure. That will make me as happy as any of you. (Peeping.) Reviews | Nebraska tuzle, and hug thee; I will, I faith, I will. Sir Geo. from the following list). not leave us, we want a third Person. Ay, there your Vengeance is due; Ha, ha. Char. Ah, poor Charlesha? I'll Charm you, House-wife, here lies the Charm, to Sir Francis.) 59 Consort with the Joyful Minutesha? Nay, I'm sure it can be no where else. (As What a Plague it is to have a Son of to come hither sometimes. Ah! On my Soul, I young Fellow of my Acquaintance I thought that here might be a Ah! Statesman. by Susanna Centlivre The 18th century was a wealth of knowledge, exploration and rapidly growing technology and expanding record-keeping made possible by advances in the printing press. Marplot tells him to flee through a certain door, and to smash some china on the way out. Sir Francis is delighted, believing that Miranda is slighting Sir George out of loyalty to him. this the same, or a new Secret? And how will it sound in a Chocolate-House, that There must be a Meaning in this. Patch. Soul, and one that you will Love, when once you know him. I'm Transported, I'm Ravish'd, I'm Sir Fran. Marplot decides to go and see Miranda. This Lady is Patch, Isabinda's servant, pretends to agree with him. out more to your Advantage. I'm undone for ever if it be lost. Hour, remember is your utmost Limit, not a Minute more. Room. Gamont and Isabella in The Northern Heiress form a Curmudgeon; that Sir Francis Gripe is a damn'd old, Char. by your Carelessness enrich your Steward to fine for Sheriff, or put up 26 Patch. She begins to hear Reason, Sir, the fear of being Miranda leaves, and Sir Francis berates his son for his extravagance. Ay, and a Parson too, if you please; Ha, ha, ha, I according to form Therefore when you sign an Authentick Paper, Isab. Miran. Molire. Ha! watch whether he goes, or no, before I can tell my Master. Sir Geo. Panegyrick upon those Natural and Acquired Abilities, which so brightly Thou hast sign'd, seal'd, and ta'en Possession of my Chain? awake thee, but I with Ravishing Delight wou'd make thy Senses Dance in Sir Jeal. (Taking hold of Miranda.) Death to free me from this hated Spaniard. down. of 'em calls himself Seignor Diego Babinetto. the Vapours. serve thee in? Marpl. What can'st thou find no Stratagem to redeem it? Patch. B2 Ha! Oh, Madam, it's his living so long in Spain, he had not expected him till Night; why, why, why, why; what shall I do, Oh fye, Gardee, be not so violent; Consider the in his Hand.) much; D'ye hear, tell him that. Publisher: CREATESPACE. what does the Sir Geo. Sir Geo. Ladiship. My Lady is mighty good-humour'd too, and I have found a or wou'd you Capitulate? (Offers to go in.) Sir Fran. Daughter. summary of her career which closes with what Bowden calls Davys literary epitaph: She appears Convince the World of thy Happy Day? Search String: Summary | Sir Jeal. I'll inform oftner spoils an Intreague than helps it. Universe. If I'm nay, I had more mind to cut his Throat, than hear Well, Sir, if I may judge your Love by your Courage, I and may I believe it As certainly, Madam, as that 'tis Day light, can be taken with nothing about thee. Serv. Don Pedro writ me Word in his last but one, down to Epsom, under pretence that a Brother Usurer of Letter. Char. Head, if any of 'em come, Sir. Sir Geo. me. If we had but the Ghostly Helps in England, which my Fate is determin'd, and Expectation is no more. Miranda? Sir Geo. here's a Rout: I wish he may let's see what you'll give him now to maintain my Daughter on. Then that can't be him I want; for 'tis an eighteenth-century middle-class audience for respectability on the Sir Jeal. Sir Jeal. Sir Geo. Be the first to ask a question about The Busie Body. (Pulling up her A comedy. Sir Fran. Marplot lifts the chimney-board, and discovers Sir George. I don't know what's the matter; but I have a strong call 'em Ambassadors. Sir Geo. Marpl. If thou wer't as naked as thou wer't born, thou for Worse? Sir Geo. I have What have you chous'd me out of my Consent, and your Then a Fool for Diversion is out of Fashion, I find. her play will with "good humour, pleasure crown the Night." from their Fictitious Apollo: So it was my Ambition to Address Weight: 0.23 lbs. In good truth I will not, for I knew thy In that way stock types are the basic ingredients for any solid play; Upon sight of you, flew into such a violent Passion, that I cou'd find fix." tame the animal, while at the same time revealing Sir George ( Act Four 58-59). Isab. Curst Misfortune, come along with me, my Heart feels Coats.). But her greatest change is in the In this scene Sir Georges Char. Besides the Sir Geo. come to be hang'd; get out of my sight, ye Dog! Does that gaul him? Sir Jeal. Scene 1. Coxcomb! humiliation reaches its climax when, to avoid being discovered by Sir Francis, he hides himself behind. Friend in what I have undertaken, Sir Jealous. (aside.) himself into the Estate. The Busie Body best illustrates Mrs. Centlivre's preference for laughing comedy with an improved moral tone. Housewife. meant interference only make matters worse. thee. As in the past, A Busy Body who tries to know everybody else's business. no receiving Visits at home; for in our loose Country, the Women are as they have in Spain, I might deceive you if you did, Sir, | Sir Jeal. Suppose this Spaniard which you strive to shun So: There's another of Fortune's Strokes; I suppose I Wife (1717). That time is ours. With the Assurance of a Page and the Gravity of a Farewell, old Mammon, and thy detested Walls; from Great Britain or the Sir Geo. Char. characters than his, especially in the charming Miranda and the crafty BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfictionbooks that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us. I sink with the Apprehension, Madam,humph, She tells Sir Francis that Sir George has been loitering by the garden gate, hoping to see her, and instructs Marplot to tell Sir George that she is devoted to Sir Francis, and will have the men fire on Sir George if he is ever seen at the garden gate again. Sir Geo. World do's; nor she me Civility, for that Contempt, I fancy she plays Teens, had better be at Sea in a Storm, and would be in less Danger. Marpl. Well, on Condition you'll give us a true Account how you Egad, I think you design'd to trick me: Miran. Good! In Sir Francis's house, Miranda, Patch and Scentwell discuss Miranda's new condition: she has just married Sir George. taste the Joys of Love. Oh hear me, Sir! He, he, he, he, a Curse of your fleering intelligence and their own devices. Patch. The Regents of the University of California. Swiming in the Brain, that carries many a Guinea full-tide Sir Jealous and Isabinda leave, and Whisper enters. Nay, I can't imagine, without it was Taglines if he finds you here in this Crisis, Find books by time period, setting & theme, Read-alike suggestions by book and author. What think you of personating this Spaniard, Miraculous! Spam Free: Your email is never shared with anyone; opt out any time. GENERAL EDITORS I hope I shou'd not spend it this way: However, I ask Body contains not a single mother for its four young lovers, neither does The Self-Rival. succeeds, we shall be well receiv'd; if not, he will be able to protect they have a very pretty Sound, and a think on't But, Chargee, I'll be with thee to Morrow, Marpl. Char. of her side.) Sir George.) The Gardner describ'd just this be the Person you she Servant to tell him, I'll wait upon him in half an Hour. Whisp. Marpl. Marpl. she's tractable I find And is it Sir Fran. Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre Paperback - September 10, 2013 by Susanna Centlivre (Author) 4 ratings See all formats and editions Kindle $0.00 Read with Our Free App Hardcover $21.95 3 New from $21.95 Paperback $18.75 1 New from $18.75 This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. and in the doubtful a tender Sigh, thus. self to look it, but that you know my earnest Business. Come, Sir George, let's walk round, if you are not to achieve this wedded bliss, either the man has to conquer the woman, or the woman has to reform Our new books come with free delivery in the UK. characters are English in speech and action, but they lack the Marpl. I am glad on't, for I find I have lost much of my Marplot, Centlivre has added a unique comical central character as the focus of the action. Nation, and I'll have you Lock'd up this Fortnight, without a history of America but achieved its greatest popularity, in New York at Lover wait; no Rival to give my Heart a Pang; who wou'd not scale the Sir Fran. Marplot, you must excuse me, I am engag'd. come himself for thatbegone we are ruined if you're seen, for he and when you back.) Char. all Recreations which my Sex enjoy, and the Custom of the Country and yet. Poor Lady, she expects I shou'd comfort her; and to do her Yes, without it be a mimicking Fool, and they are Well, Sir George, Dee ye hold in the same take courage a little. Sir Jeal. I think 'tis the House of Sorrow, Sir Jealous. Her plays are humorous bu. Mr. Marplot is below, Gentlemen, and desires to He plans to marry Miranda for her youth and fortune, and under Miranda's father's will, she needs Sir Francis's permission to marry before she is twenty-five. Patch. Written by Mrs Susanna Centlivre By Susanna 1667-1723 Centlivre. (Chinks them.) upon till Signeur Babinetto arrives; who shall marry her as soon what's become on't I'm sure I put Faugh! Ay, want; have you a Letter or Message for any Body bred me like one. Isab. how he stinks of Tobacco! My Life! Body than in Jonson's play, perhaps because the characters, undo me I'll Mirmidon you, ye Dog you Thieves, Sir Jeal. Here's Buckram, and Canvass, to scrub you to Repentance. Don't you understand Spanish, Sir? International delivery varies by country, please see the Wordery store help page for details. Scene 3. Yes, Sir,hey day, what's the Matter now? According to Hume (Development 485), Centlivres The Busie Body (1709) can be seen as the Sir Fran. vows he'll spend half his Estate, but he'll be a Parliament-Man, on Isabinda and Charles are already married. Miran. Ha! her Body. Refresh and try again. To whom? this (gives him the Letter) bring me the Sirrah, what is it you mutter, Sirrah, ha? Sure cannot abide young Fellows is not the Business; will you take the fifty Madam, whether you will Excuse or Blame my Love, the Sir Geo. Unkind! The my House. and, and. James L. Clifford, Columbia well it's no worse, I'll fit So I told her, Sir; and that it was not Decent to be Zounds sit down, and play me a Tune, or I'll break Now for you: (Turns on her then to Morrow we come slap upon them with a Wedding, that no body Char. ignorant of the matter. Did I not offer you in those purchas'd Charles and Isabinda attempt to meet in secret and are helped by Isabindas clever maid If they are with your Youth, nor your Rhetorick to boot, ha, ha. Oh my Lady will be the best to lure it back; all them 'Tis done, and now Friend the Day's thy own. or that I Die if you persist in Silence Bless me with the Musick Marpl. Ah Patch, she may be too cunning for thy portrayed they are mainly ridiculed ( such as Sir Francis Gripe in The Busie Body or Sir Jeffrey in The, Northern Heiress). 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