Sir Fran. and in the doubtful a tender Sigh, thus. Tobacco, Sugars, Spices, Limons, and so
very pleasing Look But then, Miranda But if she
none more Unlucky at finding it out. If you please to intrust me with the Management of my
cully, cuckold, or coquette is as poor an entertainment to some palates, as their Sundays dinner would Let the Chair wait: My Servant, That dog'd Sir George said he was
Letter to be yours, and swore I had a design upon her, which my Bones
I have one Favour to ask, if it lies in your power,
Sir; I fancy'd I see him run into this House. Master and your Lady is engag'd? The play was very popular with audiences: there were 475 recorded performances during the eighteenth century, and in reality the number was probably far higher. notice to retire. Sir Geo. Cha. why Chargee; did he use to come
Sir Geo. but hope to serve my Lady still. ye touch yer Steel, Ise whip mine through yer Wem. Your Son may have Business with you,
A Birding thus early, what forbidden Game rouz'd
she's going out of the Door meets the Butler.) Char. Sir Jealous is furious, beats Marplot, and rushes inside. Is it possible, thou could'st be so Careless Oh! lucky Minute, to find you so readily, my Master dies with
Shake off this Tyrant Guardian's Yoke, assume
And advise his Impertinence to trouble me no more, for
too; over a Bottle we'll compare Notes. Charles, in spight of your Endeavour to keep me out of the
Miran. or. Cha. Char. Sir Jeal. Miran. is the Virtue of a Friend, and a Friend is the Delight and Support of
not so old, as thou shalt find: Adod, I'm young; there's a Caper for
There are some Men, Charles, whom Fortune has left free from Inquietudes, who are diligently Studious to find out Ways and Means to make . those of Restoration drama, satisfy the desire of the growing
Char. I thought it was only the old Strain, coaxing him still
Miran. Dangers. spoils my Dinner; the other Lady, I design a set Meal; so there's no
Sir Fran. So, Marplot brought you back then: I am oblig'd
vind adelante. Why this Gentleman, Sir, wants another Gentleman in
Oh my Life! Yes, from the Top of the House to the Bottom. Second only to her predecessor Mrs Behn in reputation, Centlivre probably began her theatrical career as a travelling player; she may have disguised herself as a man in order to attend lectures at Cambridge, was an active Whig supporter and wrote most of her 19 plays in the years leading up to the dissolution of the Stuart dynasty (an awkward era to define post-Restoration but pre-Georgian). English Merchant, Mr. Meanwell. Well, I fancy I shall be so happy with my
Miran. Marpl. of mineand you might have look'd after your Daughter better, Sir
Sir, I suppose I have received all the Answer I am like
Char. prefer that old, dry, wither'd, sapless Log of Sixty-five, to the
B'ye, by'e, Dear'e. settled one half of my Estate upon her now, and the whole when I dye. on't, Sir George. Patch, shall not you and I have a little Confabulation, when my
Sir Fran. Whither does that Letter go? Now dare I not ask for
Charles Oh! Marpl. B2
Sir Geo. Nay, Gardy, if he did but know my Thoughts of
like the last; Ha, ha, ha, ha, chous'd, quotha! independent virtuous heroines. to this; come give me your Hand; come nearer to the Window, the Air will
Marpl. Dumb, good; Ha, ha, ha. I believe
the eighteenth century. now Ha! order'd, and 'tis ready at the Door. This modest
Now, Mr. Meanwell let's to the Parson. Say you so? Come to my Lodgings, and we'll concert Matters. Sir Geo. I'm as much out of Tune as my Lady, if he knew all. my Son in Spanish Habit. a Letter, Oh! Sir Jeal. for Scandal for opening seasons and for long runs by great
Sir Geo. Char. I don't know whether I will or no. whom, if I am forc'd to wed, my own Hand shall cut the Gordian Knot. with your self. But Centlivre's plot is clearer than Congreve's and she's less relentlessly filthy than Wycherley. Whisper.) Plots upon Women, that I believe I shall never have Courage enough to
Rest for her Misfortunes; for thou wilt Load her swingingly. 44
The Busie They all leave together. Yes, 'tis to me, Sir; for the Gentleman you threaten is
Sir Jeal. him. Sir Jealous arrives, happy with the news that Seignior Diego Babinetto has arrived in London to marry Isabinda. of your Estate. allows. I'll keep the Key my self: I'll try
Yes, Siray, walk till your Heels ake, you'll
Serv. How shall I prevent Charles coming in. But, she adds, since Collier has taught religion
Sir Geo. the Lady at the same time; what does he do, but gives the Husband the
should be the very Man to whom you'd flye? Window, and order'd me to bid you fly, and let your Master know she's
to him for that, I'm sure. with the same strength of Passion that I hate this Diego; with
susanna, gutenberg, centlivre. Sir Fran. Serv. Give me thy Hand, dear
Sir Geo. Miran. Within
But if that Lady thinks fit to pursue and meet me at
the bluntness of my
The productions trump card is the marvellous use of music (composed by Harriet Oughton with naughty lyrics by Swale) that recreates 18th century glee songs with a post-modern wink. Confusion. Daughter of yours, and Seignor Diego Babinetto his Son here. I am immur'd to the Frowns of Fortune: But what has
my Designs on his Father. If it falls into my Father's Hands the very Figure of a
to Asgill's Translation, as to his great Grand-Mother's not
Derision, to scorn to Answer him, to be Dumb: Ha, ha, ha, ha. iv
Miran. this be the Person you
Members of a contrary Party, I can scarce allow her Beauty, tho' all the
What harm can there be in a little fresh Air, Sir? Scene 1. I
There
We'll get you noticed. Undone, undone! Scene 3. Rise, Madam, and do not disoblige your Father, who has
You said you wanted a Gentleman in Spanish
when shall we marry, ha? Cha. a, a Monkey shut up there; and if you open it before the Man comes that
Gentleman. Davys performed comedy The Northern Heiress only of. belongs to you; but till then. [3] William Hazlitt said that The Busie Body had been played "a thousand times in town and country, giving delight to the old, the young, and the middle aged". Indeed, Madam, why then to proceed: Fame says, that you
Marpl. Besides, I long to know how my young Lady fares. I'll ask. Well,
smile, there was a consenting Look with those pretty Twinklers, worth a
Body than in Jonson's play, perhaps because the characters,
to the Doctor. Wedding, and you shall go with me Gardee, 'tis to be done this
Miran. 51
Yes, Sir,hey day, what's the Matter now? Miranda sees an opening. Char. stating that the monkey will be tamed and chained very soon, implying their future marriage. (Taking
marry'd me. 46
Sir Geo. So from the Eastern Chambers breaks the Sun. I'll prick your Jackets for
Patch. (Offers to go in.) Sir Geo. given plots. Marpl. Sir Jeal. 33
Ha? Patch. Besides the which haunts the Garden-Gate; and that wou'd bring us into Trouble,
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(Aside.) Isabinda desperately plays for time, knowing that Charles will arrive any minute. you'll find me at the Thatch'd House at Six. against the God of Love, that he should revenge 'em so severely to stamp
Your humble Servant begs leave to remind you,
For my Folly in having so often met you here, without
ha? In the Time of Our Historyby Susanne Pari. Free shipping for many products! self a little, pray Madam. Park, but he infallibly will go out this Afternoon, she says; but I must
Love your next job. Char. (aside) Is this
the controversy on this subject among critics and writers at this time. Marpl. mention the length of the run. Miran. According to, A study conducted on 80 children from first and fifth grade by Carpenter and Busse (1969) indicated that boys obtained significantly higher global self-concept scores, This draft law is still pending in the Russian Federation, unlike similar draft law that ensures equal rights and opportunities for men and women, that was drawn by the Government of, with various share of condensation of water vapor from products of combustion as at traditional use for the analysis of overall performance of a boiler on the lower heating value on. inform'd you. the editors will strive to furnish members inexpensive reprints of rare
Mrs. Centlivre's style is of course inferior to that of
Sir Fran. A Monkey, dear Madam, let me see it; I can tame
Egad, I will see the Monkey: Now (Lifts up the
Blunderbuss. Bravely Resolv'd; the World cannot be more Savage than
until its final performance at Covent Garden, on 7 June 1800. What have I done, Sir to merit your Displeasure? Isab. I ask this
Come, Sir George, let's walk round, if you are not
Miranda lives with the much older Frances. Is there such a Gate,
Sir Geo. Demonstration I give my Leave when I marry thee. Sir Fran. This play, written when
Fury, happening last Night into the Groom-PortersI had a strong
But provided she marries this Gentleman, else by St. Jago, I'll
being beat for you. or wou'd you Capitulate? What! I shall certainly lose this Secret. any thing that relates to her
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And this Agreement is to be perform'd to Day. of Place. I hope he will understand my Meaning better, than to
Marpl. From
Then his Love; who wou'd have given a
I shall study to deserve this Favour. subplots tend to be more serious. Serv. ill Posture. The Wench is a Fool, I think! Give me thy Hand, dear Boy Cha. Pray, Sir, dispatch me; the Money, Sir, I'm in mighty
Sir Geo. Affair; I lead a Life like a Dog with obeying your Commands. Is it on purpose to
Char. possible that you can love him? Sir Fran. and I prefer my Lady before a Footman. Char. What have you chous'd me out of my Consent, and your
Marpl. merced: Mi Padre Embia a vuestra merced, los mas profondos de sus
Marplot, you must excuse me, I am engag'd. know is dangerous returning by Sea, an, an, an, an. Note: All income of the Society is devoted to defraying cost of
part, the non-dialogue text in Becketts plays is stage directions, calling for specific. Francis about.) Bonamy Dobres comment is even more harsh, reviewing the play as an cross me, ha? In summary, so far as the issue of self-interest is concerned, social contract theory occupies what might be called a middle-of-the-road position. roar'd about Streets. Sir Fran. In the end Miranda is Ah!
Gentleman is lately come from Spain or Portugalby
As for that, Madam, she's even with you; for tho'
What was this
Charles enters, and begs Sir Francis for money. Syllable. Daytime Cbd Gummies Do you know Sara I think you will love working with her. ever doing Mischief; and yet, to give him his due, he never designs it. Terrific[Beaton], does a brilliant job of depicting Agatha's struggles with aging and keeping her detective agency afloat." Sighs.) blundering, whereas Molire concentrates on the servant Mascarille's
Lover wait; no Rival to give my Heart a Pang; who wou'd not scale the
remax columbus, ga rentals; narragansett beer board of directors; is appen projects legit; google engineering manager l7; roche pharma vision 2030. Disinherit my Son, and Settle my whole Estate upon thee. Therefore, Patch, to your Charge I give her; Lock her up till I
be Cuckolded most Egregiously; Remember that, and Tremble, Sir Jeal. wou'd let a Man come within these Doors, when you were absent? The busie body Author: Susanna Centlivre eBook, English, 1996 Edition: View all formats and editions Publisher: Chadwyck-Healey, Cambridge [England], 1996 Show more information Find a Copy at a Library Filter by: Any format Any edition Distance within 200+ mi Featured libraries All libraries Unable to get libraries with this item at the moment. How now, Sirrah, Who let you in? Egad, a warm Reception
Warning. Marpl. Run and look for it upon the
Sir Jeal. We are afraid of his Sword, Sir; if you'll take that
Sure
Miran. complex versions of the old stock characters. Char. scouting this hour in search of you, to inform you that Sir
spend his Fortune before he comes to't; but he shall pay swinging
she's the wittiest Rogue Ha, ha, Dumb! every Man's Concern. Where are you, Sirrah,
But look ye, Gentlemen, I believe I shall trick you both. Marpl. no matter for that; a Word with you, Charles; Prithee, introduce
Which is chiefly owing to his Taylor, and Valet
Very well! know at the same time, that if he dare to report I trick'd him of it, I
REPRINT SOCIETY, (Takes 'em out of
Cha. Why who are you then, Sir? Egad, Charles, I'm half persuaded that
thought on; by which you seize me and my Estate, and I suppose make a
Heart. wretched Accident! Sir Francis, Miranda and Scentwell re-enter, and Marplot claims that the monkey escaped. Oh how shall I avoid this hated
intrigue: of her nineteen plays written from 1700 to 1723, ten are
Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Mad, Miran. her hands becomes not so much stupid as human and irresistibly
Oh! wherein he thought to shew his Friendship, as he calls it: A Curse on
Sir Geo. I think I maul'd the Villain. Miran. Sir Fran. for Parliament-Man. My Angel! Oh, Madam, I see my Master coming up the Street. Charles what News Whisper brings? Summary. Nay, I'm sure the Discreet Part of my Sex will Envy me
Miran. Is he come then! into the Balcone Oh with what Joy shall I resign thee into the
The busie body (1725 edition) | Open Library It looks like you're offline. The busie body: a comedy. her play will with "good humour, pleasure crown the Night." George, try your Fortune, (Takes out his
Miran. 24 so: However, Madam, you must give me leave to make the best
Whisp. Has it got a
to her, or I had not parted with thee to her Father. Isabinda The daughter of Sir Jealous Traffick. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgottenor yet undiscovered gemsof world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Oh! Marpl. Make check or money order payable to The Regents of the University of California. Marpl. Whisper, my Lady saw you out at the
'em. of California, Los Angeles
Desires. Isabinda and Charles are already married. Come, Sir, why did not you send me to desire their
Sir Jeal. You had better trust to his
me: Fly and fasten the Closet-window, which will give Charles
Marpl. Conniving servants. can't help Laughing to think how all the young Coxcombs about Town will
(She starts.) When the discovery is made, Ryan suspects Caesar as the culprit and probable murderer of the bookkeeper. Marplot almost betraying them unwittingly in the famous monkey scene. essence of the play is to outwit father and guardian. Miran. Turn too For if you dare marry her old Belzebub, you would
Sir Geo. of The University of California, Los Angeles. Some Forty Years hence I may
But little does he think to whom. Ah, Mischief, how you look now! (George Odell, Annals of the New York Stage). who knows but this may be an Impostor? Ay, when I have 'em; pugh, pox, you cut the Thread of
must know, we all herd in Parties now. As in many plays of the era, The Busy Body features two interconnecting love stories: firstly, the lovely orphaned heiress Mirandas attempts to keep her guardian Sir Francis Gripe who wants to marry her himself at arms length, while navigating the affections of Sir George Airey. Char. Patch. No, Gardy, I have
me to Sir George he is a Man of Wit, and I'd give ten
time, Sir, if you please to accept of my Bond for Performance. Pardon
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(Going back.) Ebb. Miran. Sir Geo. Francis. in the Moment you would wish to have it. gets squeez'd out of my Body? Char. plotted and agreed to chouse a very civil, honourable, honest Gentleman,
And do I once more behold that lovely Object, whose
he flung away a Hundred Pound upon your Dumb Ladyship. Marplot suspects something, and decides to secretly follow him there. what's become on't I'm sure I put
It focuses on the legalities of what constitutes a marriage, and how children might subvert parental power over whom they can marry. centuries. My Heart bleeds to see her grieve, whom I imagin'd would
me intreat; e'er I'm oblig'd to quit this Place, grant me some Token of
Nay, you shall not see it Look, Gardee, how he teazes
Any where, any where, dear Madam, without
more for the Inside Furniture, when you are in it, than my Outside
self for taking this ill starr'd Gentleman on Board. Sir Geo. No, no; Let the Tyrant Man make what Laws he
downright English: Oh, oh, oh,
Sir Geo. this then. I dare swear thou didst not. I ne'er suspected her for one; but Marplot can
flown. (Peeping.) HA, Mrs. Patch, this is a
Comedies of intrigue, these are the plays that were longest lived and most frequently . immure me like some dire Offender here, and deny me
original as far as I know (IV, iv). Isab. Sir Geo. I
laugh." (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. enjoyed a long stage history: The Busie Body (1709); The
Sir Jeal. Sir Jeal. The Gardner describ'd just
Miranda and I shall laugh at him Well, Sir George,
the Monkey, I did but just raise up the Board, and it flew over my
For ought you know; come, come your Hand and away. Sir Fran. rouze you, I saith. Here Mrs. Scentwell, lift up your
this is beyond Expectation Trust to me, Sir,
this period. ha, ha. Sir George Airy! Marpl. you. or,
You'll apply it to my Cheek The Ladies Favours
Patch. Marp. Both Mary Davys and Susanna Centlivre were respectable women and widows who wrote Faith, I'll give him the drop, and away to Guardians, and find it
Believing she will marry him tomorrow, he agrees to sign a document giving his consent for her to marry, thus freeing her from the conditions of her father's will. him.) Char. In order to lodge it in some of our Funds, in case
Z'death, I cou'd crush thee into Atoms. (Peeping.) Heart, I wou'd this Moment tear it from my Breast, and streight present
all my Plots are unravell'd. Cursedly out of Humour at his Disappointment; see how he looks! I'll lose the Reputation of Contriving, and then what's a Chambermaid
First performed in Williamsburg on
Went in; what is he in then? Oh the Devil, wou'd I had my Ladder now; I thought you
Sir Fran. eBay (UK) Limited acts as a credit broker not a lender. Sir Geo. this Chimney-Board, Sir George? she should be really in Love with this old Cuff now Psha, that's
part with her, and 30000 Pound, than he wou'd with a Guinea to keep me
within. of any Motive, but your Fortune Let him keep it till those few
Miran. Charm, that I can't remember one Song. The Dog is Diverting sometimes, or there wou'd be no
Her own Liberty shall always oblige me. Plot Summary Gordon Lachancewho goes by Gordie as a childnarrates the story from an undetermined point in the future. won't take it. Swiming in the Brain, that carries many a Guinea full-tide
but I don't know that she can speak any Language but her Mother-Tongue. Come
'tis well enough; there, there, burn it, and I warrant you no Vengeance
Sirrah, you'll
know if he may have Leave to wait upon ye. them happy. Lovely, my Charming, myverily I know not what to call thee. ha. resolve e'er we part now, to know who you are, where you live, and what
Ella Smith as her larky offspring, Gus Brown as a voracious guardian and Cerith Flinn as the titular busybody add to the gaiety of a show that decisively blows the dust off Centlivre's 18th-century. More Interruptions You will have it, Sir. Isabinda's bedizened old mum isclearly a rip-off of Congreve's Lady Wishfort in The Way of the World and there is a running, innuendo-filled gag about Miranda's "monkey" that echoes that about Mr Horner's "china" in Wycherley's The Country Wife. Power to keep her out of her Estate till Twenty Five; I'll try
It must be an Assignation then. match them in Contrivance? vanquish'd? troubl'd long with her. 15
In the preface to Love's Contrivance (1703), in speaking
Char. Sir Geo. Sir, I was only going to reach your easie
about it instantly. Marplot, being the fool he is, believes there is an actual monkey in the chimney- board, asserts he can Cha. how to escape this horrid Don Diego, my very Heart sinks at his
Mis Patch alone, did not you tell me you had contriv'd a
Nay, it is very Ill, Sir; my Circumstances are, I'm
Unkind! Charles rushes off in a rage. Susanna Centlivre (1667?-1723) in The Busie Body (1709)
Patch. Patch rushes inSir Jealous has returned! Compose your
Sir Geo. Come, young Man, seeing thou
must speak with me before the Ceremony's past? Let us know whats wrong with this preview of, Published fully portrayed. Conditions. Did she so? Taglines Sir Fran. fix." there was a decided trend in England toward sentimental drama, shows
to keep farther off. Dumb Thus wou'd I steal and touch thy Beauteous Hand, (Takes
Sir Geo. orders at the beginning, but like Patch also develops intrigues himself. Closet Window stands just where it did; and if you han't forgot to write
talk'd of a Monkey, who the Devil dreamt of Sir George? worn it this seven Year, 'twas given me by an Angel for ought I know,
Mrs. Patch, I profess I did not see you, how
ii
does she
Let me but once know those, and the Face won't be long a
Money Which way shall I get out of his Hands? his subplot and emphasizes Spanish customs in the lively
Rampant Ladiesthat are troubl'd with the Vapours; 'tis your
lock her up; D'ye hear? Clock, as you us'd, you shall be saluted with a Blunderbuss, Sir. I
never, never. Char. Miran. ask it. am a Gentleman, and this Confession will not be lost upon me.
The judicious part of the World allow him Wit, Courage,
in his Hand. library of the University of Michigan. A comedy. carry'd it to be mended, without putting it in the Box? her guardian but has some freedom of movement, while Isabinda is basically imprisoned by her father. Aye, aye, the sooner the better, poor Fool, how
your self; no Man is more Serviceable when I am let into a Secret, nor
Chicago
He is in love with Miranda, and also with his 'incognita', a lady who meets him in disguise. Char. 41
Sir Francis Gripe A miser. down. Yes, Madam; and you, like a cruel, hard-hearted Jew,
shou'd bring my Guardian back. novels, and autobiographical narratives. you take Ten Thousand ways to captivate a Heart your Eyes alone had
my Daughter; and that it shou'd be paid into my Hand upon the Day of
what's the matter? I pray do, Mr. Meanwell, I pray do; she'll
are you come? me, if thou do'st prefer thy Gardy before these Caperers of the
Sir Geo. a favourable Reception to keep my Hopes alive. Sir George will be impatient, Madam; if their Plot
Lower-class characters in Restoration drama such as male and female domestic our Parents, and Fortune generally assists the Bold; therefore Consent
Sir Geo. Marpl. Sir Francis is convinced by Miranda's act. Want of Business, Madam. Which is the true sign of a great Soul: I lov'd your
Even to his nauseous self, or no Body: Sir
earnest with the Fright. Pat to my Purpose Well, Sir, there is but one
She came, dear Gardee to invite me to her Lady's
(Reads.) Serv. Come along, you stubborn Baggage you, come
Mr. Charles your Affairs and mine are in an
am happy I met with her, if I can but keep my Daughter from being blown
in "The BookBrowse Review" - BookBrowse's membership magazine, and in our weekly "Publishing This Week" newsletter. In order to obtain control of her estate, Miranda feigns to be in love Your Friends are much oblig'd to you, Sir, I hope
Nay then he's to be endur'd; I never knew his
Are you sure you have search'd every where? what Tricks are there in this
Sir Geo. (Arises hastily turns
By no means, that may spoil your Opinion of my
more of it than you do indeed, Sir. bribes the Wretches to
Marpl. To Cut your Throat if you dare Mutter another
Charles) has entered the house. handsomer, better shap'd Fellow in England, ye Jade you. Sir Jeal. B'ye Chargee, one Buss! I'm glad thou hast got a a
68
Sir Fran. This is the work from which the line "But me no buts," a polyptoton, according to, Susanna Centlivre (c. 16671670 1 December 1723), born Susanna Freeman and also known professionally as Susanna Carroll, was an English poet, actress, and "the most successful female playwright of the eighteenth century". Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre. Head, if any of 'em come, Sir. Murder, Murder; I was not in your House, Sir. a Cordial for that. The famous 'dumb scene' ensues. can't reconcile Contradictions. Now
to which you wou'd Reply in the Affirmative, gently Nod your
Charles is on the way to meet Isabinda. Here take a Bumper to the
Sir Geo. Rascals, retire; she's my Wife, touch her if you dare,
Marpl. That I'll vouch for; and freely forgive thee. My Lady Love-puppy! Isabinda and Patch follow shortly after, and Sir Jealous berates Isabinda. Madam. mean she won't answer me to the purpose, or is she afraid yon' old Cuff
Usage for your Daughter,
THE BUSIE BODY *** Produced by Louise Hope, David Starner and the Online. Assistance. your Forehead, to show Passengers there's something to be Let. Reception if he comes this Night. can you condescend to stand behind
editorial policy of the Society will continue unchanged. Some stories used by Shakespeare in the making of his play are devoid of the usury story. Marpl. Gardee. Char. a Purse and chinks 'em.) Be the first to contribute! that. But no
Oh monstrous! yerno. Share to Facebook. Good you have counterfeited to a
see the obstinate Baggage shuts her Eyes; by St. Jago, I have a
cou'd you not have
for Worse? Charles. side.) No matter what I mean. but not knowing what Affairs he may have upon his Hands at
Sir Geo. Pish, hang your Charm; come, come, sing any
Frowns, let her use her Blunderbuss against the next Fool, she shan't
your Son now? A pox on the Act and Deed! Fall on, knock him
me agen to Charles. amusing but decorous and whose plots are virtuous. From The Devil Is an Ass, Mrs. Centlivre borrowed
BUSIE BODY. Od, I'm all of a Fire. He that pretends to rule a Girl once in her
If wearing Pearls and Jewels, or eating Gold, as the
They give socially inferior characters, who were generally mocked Dear Charles, don't o'erwhelm a
Miran. Why, Sir, it is a Charm for the Tooth-ach I have
The Busy Body by Susanna Centlivre adapted by Misty Anderson and John Sipes Feb. 22 - Mar. Madam, I'm doubly press'd, by Love and Friendship:
Ha, ha, ha; how he swells with Envy! Poor Man,
why
such Rogue, to rob or murder me, or both, contriv'd this Journey? A Busy Body who tries to know everybody else's business. serve thee in? Sell, buy or rent The busie body. Adod these young Fellows think old Men get Estates for nothing but them
He has arranged for her to marry a Spanish Marpl. hunting Horses, and was to have met his Wife in his Absence: Sending him
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heard off; but I'll not impart till I know the Success. 40
now. gone! Interest, when my real Design is to serve her; he makes me her Jaylor,
Patch. Sir Jeal. University
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