Scene VIII.

The Way of the World

by William Congreve

[To her] LADY WISHFORT.

LADY WISHFORT
O dear Marwood, what shall I say for this rude
forgetfulness? But my dear friend is all goodness.

MRS. MARWOOD
No apologies, dear madam. I have been very
well entertained.

LADY WISHFORT
As I'm a person, I am in a very chaos to think
I should so forget myself. But I have such an olio of affairs,
really I know not what to do. [Calls.] Foible!--I expect my nephew
Sir Wilfull ev'ry moment too.--Why, Foible!--He means to travel for
improvement.

MRS. MARWOOD
Methinks Sir Wilfull should rather think of
marrying than travelling at his years. I hear he is turned of
forty.

LADY WISHFORT
Oh, he's in less danger of being spoiled by
his travels. I am against my nephew's marrying too young. It will
be time enough when he comes back, and has acquired discretion to
choose for himself.

MRS. MARWOOD
Methinks Mrs. Millamant and he would make a
very fit match. He may travel afterwards. 'Tis a thing very usual
with young gentlemen.

LADY WISHFORT
I promise you I have thought on't--and since
'tis your judgment, I'll think on't again. I assure you I will; I
value your judgment extremely. On my word, I'll propose it.