British theatre . mistakes, but of for-tunate ones, conducing at last to the advaiftage ofall parties. My Lady Restless will now be taught— Lady Rest. Sir John, I hope you will be taught— Bland. Never mention what is past. The wrang-ling of married people about unlucky questions thaCbreak out between them, is like the lashing of a top :it only serves to keep it up the longer. Sir John, Very true : and since we have been ALLLij 124 ALL IN THE URONG. j18 K IN THE WRONG TO-DAY, v/e will, for the future,endeavour to be all in the right. £ev A fair proposal, Sir John : we will n^ake itour business,
British theatre . mistakes, but of for-tunate ones, conducing at last to the advaiftage ofall parties. My Lady Restless will now be taught— Lady Rest. Sir John, I hope you will be taught— Bland. Never mention what is past. The wrang-ling of married people about unlucky questions thaCbreak out between them, is like the lashing of a top :it only serves to keep it up the longer. Sir John, Very true : and since we have been ALLLij 124 ALL IN THE URONG. j18 K IN THE WRONG TO-DAY, v/e will, for the future,endeavour to be all in the right. £ev A fair proposal, Sir John : we will n^ake itour business, both you, who are married, and we,who are now entering into that state, by mutual ccn*fidencc to ensure happiness. TAe Gcd of Love thinks we profane hisjire^When trifles light as air mistrust inspire^But where esteem andgenhouspmssions springsThere reigns secure, and waves his urple wing ;Gives home-felt peace ; prevents the nuptial strife ;Endears the blissy and bids it last for life. [Exeunt EPILOGUE. WRITTEN BY MR. by Mrs. Yates. Jo LESS me, this summer-work is so fatiguing f And then cur plays so bustlings so intriguing ! St^c/i j/iijingy sighing, scolding, all together ! \ These love offai s suit best with colder weather. At this warm time these writers shou^dnot treat you t With, so much love, and passion,—for thcyHl heat you i Poets, like IVeavers, should with taste and reasonf Adapt their various goods to evry season. For the hot months, the Janciful and slight; For mind and body, something cool and light: Authors themselves indeed negleti this rule ; Dress warm in summer, and at Christmas cooL I told our Bard within, these five-a6l plays j Are rich brocades, -i^nfitfor sultry days. Were you a cook^ said I, woiddyou prepare Large hams, and roasted sirloins for your fare f Their very smoke would pall a chy glutton ; A Tragedy would make )cu all unbutton I Both appetites n-w ask for daintier picking. Farce, pantomime, cold lanih, or
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