And pray, sir, as to his place of residence, were he to come: do you
think he should live under the same roof with me?
You shall govern that point, madam, as you approve or disapprove of his
behaviour to you.
His behaviour to me, sir!--One house cannot, shall not, hold him and me.
I think, madam, that you should direct in this article. I hope, after a
little while, so to order my affairs, as constantly to reside in England.
I should think myself very happy if I could prevail upon Mr. Beauchamp to
live with me.
But I must see him, I suppose?
Not, madam, unless you shall think it right, for the sake of the world's
opinion, that you should.
I can't consent--
You can, madam! You do!--I cannot allow Lady Beauchamp to be one of
those women, who having insisted upon a wrong point, can be convinced,
yet not know how to recede with a grace.--Be so kind to yourself, as to
let Sir Harry know, that you think it right for Mr. Beauchamp to return;
but that it must be upon your own conditions: then, madam, make those
conditions generous ones; and how will Sir Harry adore you! How will Mr.
Beauchamp revere you! How shall I esteem you!
What a strange impertinent have I before me!
I love to be called names by a lady. If undeservedly, she lays herself
by them under obligation to me, which she cannot be generous if she
resolves not to repay.
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