Jane Austen, Her Life and Letters: A Family Record

Chapter 5

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_Enter_ CORYDON.

_Corydon._ But hush: I am interrupted. [_Exit_ CORYDON.

_Enter_ OLD HUMBUG _and his_ SON, _talking._

_Old Hum._ It is for that reason that I wish you to follow my advice. Are you convinced of its propriety?

_Young Hum._ I am, sir, and will certainly act in the manner you have pointed out to me.

_Old Hum._ Then let us return to the house. [_Exeunt._