have made of her too, and the set that frequent her house. Such a set! Many a wretch who has been drawn upon a hurdle, has done less mischief than those barterers of forged lies, coiners of scandal, and clippers of reputation. L. Teaz. How can you be so severe? I am sure they are all people of fashion, and very tenacious of reputation. Sir Pet. Yes, so tenacious of it, they'll not allow it to any but themselves. L. Teaz. I vow, Sir Peter, when I say an ill-natured thing, I mean no harm by it, for I take it for granted they'd do the same by me. Sir Pet. They've made you as bad as any of them. L. Teaz. Yes, I think I bear my part with a tolerable grace. Sir Pet. Grace, indeed! L. Teaz. Well but, Sir Peter, you know you promised to come. Sir Pet. Well, I shall just call in to look after my own character. L. Teaz. Then, upon my word, you must make haste after me, or you'll be too late. [Exit Lady Teazle. Sir Pet. I have got much by my intended expostulation. 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