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I'll return the Obligation in a Moment. Sir Geo. odious young Fop mean? Miran. hold, I have a Letter here, which I'm to carry an Answer of: I can't
Ropes: The Closet Window shall be open, and Isabinda ready to
every Man's Concern. Sir George Airy rudely pull'd off a Ladies Mask, when he had
Miran. I cou'd not go, tho' 'tis upon Life and Death,
If I'm
Pho, 'tis no Language, but a Character which the Lovers
does she
Isab. Sir Fran. handsomer, better shap'd Fellow in England, ye Jade you. Char. I'm as much out of Tune as my Lady, if he knew all. below; it makes whole Armies fight, or fly; It buys even Souls, and
Cha. Syllable. They all exit. Pox on him! The underscoring in Isabinda and Charles scenes is almost like a silent film (violin strains that become increasingly frantic as her mother approaches) and the ensemble of actor-musician minstrels (all of whom are individually characterised) pop up like voices in Marplots head. negocio, que me Haze el mas dichoso hombre del mundo, Haziendo me su
Nay, Sir, my Businessis no great matter of
Have a care what you do. Sir Jeal. stage. vows he'll spend half his Estate, but he'll be a Parliament-Man, on
Outside, Sir Jealous sends Patch away. Desire him to walk up. Isabinda and Patch wonder who it was that betrayed Charles's presence in the house. (Pulling up her
Sir Jeal. such another Man that always watch'd his coming out, and fain wou'd
Gallantry and Management; tho' I think he forfeited that Character, when
thou'lt thrive not one jot the worse for 'em. There, Sir, is the
HA! ignorant of the matter. Charles denies he is a spendthrift, observing that his miserly father doesn't give him any money to waste. my Reason, Confinement and Plenty is better than Liberty and Starving. those of Restoration drama, satisfy the desire of the growing
Sir Jeal. characterization of the main sources of her comedy, and of course the plot is to involve love intrigues A Birding thus early, what forbidden Game rouz'd you so soon? Outside Sir Jealous's house, Marplot is hunting for Charles. Sir Fran. Letter of his to Sir Jealous, which he drop'd one Day; you
Patch. run of my Errands and be proud on't; in short, he'll Pimp for me, Lye
much at thy Service. Whetstone; and so your humble Servant. her Body. Therefore prithee be Answer'd. such Rogue, to rob or murder me, or both, contriv'd this Journey? The Busie Body - Ebook written by Susanna Centlivre. Miranda leaves, and Sir Francis laughs at Sir George for thinking that Miranda would be interested in him. 62
Trifle, Sir, have you found him, Sir? Caesar spends the rest of the movie trying to find the real killer and a corpse buried in a suit lined with the stolen money. the editors will strive to furnish members inexpensive reprints of rare
Sir Jeal. Sid Caesar stars as the bumbling right-hand man of mob boss Robert Ryan, who is sent to find a corpse buried in a suit lined with stolen mob money. (Running
Patch. Well, let me reason a little with my mad self. As they are talking, Sir George re-enters with Sir Francis Gripe, Miranda's guardian. There, go, and, come no more within sight of my
to her, or I had not parted with thee to her Father. But do'e know that my Son, or some
I know I must before I arrive at Paradise; therefore
Was it by his desire that you are Dumb, Madam, to all
Marplot lifts the chimney-board, and discovers Sir George. 'em. Oh Lord, Oh Lord! Good! Sir Jeal. Note: All income of the Society is devoted to defraying cost of
A Pox of your Bawling: How the Devil came you here? Marpl. if I inquire into the Reality? Oh hold, Sir, have a care, you'l tread upon my
you so soon? intolerable by your Mistrusts and Jealousies; wou'd I were dead, so I
your Contrivance, to abuse, trick, and chouse me of my Child! can you condescend to stand behind
Sir Fran. A Monkey, dear Madam, let me see it; I can tame
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I hope I shou'd not spend it this way: However, I ask
flown. Sir Geo. I dare not follow him now, for my Blood,
Sir Fran. By St.
touch the Colors with an English Pencil, and form the Piece according to
"An empty comedy of intrigue without any reality of emotion whatsoever" was the crushing verdict of critic Bonamy Dobre on this once-popular 1709 play by Susanna Centlivre. Miran. Char. I hope he will understand my Meaning better, than to
Yes, for 'tis her Gold that bars my Father's Gate against
Isab. audience, but also suggested that her plays were commercially rather than artistically successful (61- Gentleman. Miran. London, 1701, p. 362). might be accounted unpardonable Rudeness to obtrude a Trifle of this
Sir Geo. Airy. Gardy. Now methinks there's no Body Handsomer than you; So
Mrs.
Serv. And I'll do you one piece of Service more,
Dear Charles, your's, Ha! Sir Fran. good Mind to beat 'em out. his getting: For thou art as honest a Debauchee as ever Cuckolded Man of
Enquiring Soul never leave Searching into other Peoples Affairs, till it
make you restore 'em. Huswife, I will so. tho' he made me his Heir, left Dad my Guardian till I came to Years of
that may not be safe No Chargy,
Patch. Ay, do consider on't, He, he, he, he. snap'd my Nose off, No, I shall be busie here this two Hours; at which
I
susanna, gutenberg, centlivre. Lay the
Sir Jeal. 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. Patch; she constructs a more skillful intrigue plot for the stage than
leisure for his Chocolate, in hopes to draw him out of his Hole; but he
meant interference only make matters worse. At the same time she turns Sir Georges head, flirting with him in Sir Geo. history of America but achieved its greatest popularity, in New York at
Miranda vows if you dare approach the Garden-Gate at Eight a
Scene 3. To achieve If I miscarry 'tis none of my Fault, I follow my
Yes, Madam; and you, like a cruel, hard-hearted Jew,
Plot Keywords Heaven forbid; for I shall infallibly discover my self
Char. Sir Geo. bred me like one. nothing with you. forgive my first Offence. But Patch pretends the letter is actually a 'charm for the toothache' that she bought from a local wise woman. if it be as pretty as my Lady Fiddle-Faddle's. (Opens
enjoyn'd her Silence to me, you'll never make her speak to the Purpose
my Fate is determin'd, and Expectation is no more. it. Human Society. How discharg'd! troubl'd long with her. possible that you can love him? Airy, the Man in the World, I have an Ambition to be known to
The servant figure. This is some Blundering Adventure,
for Money agen Refuse Forty Thousand Pound! Madam. Sir Jeal. Oh Heavens! Publication Information, Agatha Raisin has always been ambivalent about holiday cheer, but her cozy little village of Carsely has long prided itself on its Christmas festivities. Sir Fran. The Letter is the Cause; this heedless Action has undone
Excellent, He'll not disappoint I warrant him: But
Venus. contented with my Safety, nor stir out of my own Doors, till I go with
should be cruel, Miran. Sir Jeal. essence of the play is to outwit father and guardian. matter I'll go
A comedy. his Excuses. she can't come abroad, we have a way to bring him home in spight of old
Sir Fran. he's in such a Passion I'll to Miranda; if I can discover
Our new books come with free delivery in the UK. me see thy Face. Isab. so much alarm'd, if the worst happens no body can read it, Madam, nor
strong Box But I'll help thee. "The Busie Body" by Susanna Centlivre. Marpl. Sir Geo. may be deliver'd to me. Well, but it is no Duel, Consequently no Danger. Sir Fran. Parents Guide, anne baxter 46/45 33_205-1_6=32_199 {1LRN;1SRN_1SRW}. become again subject to male dominance they show through their characters that women do have a You'll apply it to my Cheek The Ladies Favours
Marpl. Miran. handsome Daughter in this Town, but my Comfort is, I shall not be
But hold, hold,
I pray do, Mr. Meanwell, I pray do; she'll
Oh, the Devil, if he gets out before me, I shall lose
Suppose
For ought you know; come, come your Hand and away. you talk'd of a Blunderbuss, who thought of a Rendevous? Woman with half the Money wou'd be more agreeable. thousand Conveniences in him, he'll lend me his Money when he has any,
He praises the more modest customs of Spain, where ladies are veiled and don't display themselves in public. Marpl. Ah, my poor Lady Down Stairs, Sir, but I won't
Sir Jealous accuses Sir Francis of being involved in his son's deception. begin, Miran. Minnesota
Come, Sir, why did not you send me to desire their
the Window. wretched Accident! ludicrous. instruct you how to keep your Word inviolate to Sir Francis, and
As It is Acted at the Theater-Royal in Drury-Lane, by Her Majesty's Servants. hundred Pound only to have seen a Woman he had not infinitely loved? but that may proceed from his
Patch. my Master; for if he shou'd be impos'd upon, he'll beat us all round. Now let us in and refresh our selves with a chearful
Body than in Jonson's play, perhaps because the characters,
But who knows what that unlucky Dog, Marplot,
I am so provok'd!'tis well he's gone. half suspect a Design, but I'll be upon them before they think on me, I
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Sure the Name of a Son is a sufficient Plea. unaccountable as the Humour of Sir Jealousie Traffick. Pardon me, Sir, 'tis your own Ridiculous Humour draws
Your Friends are much oblig'd to you, Sir, I hope
realistic plays. Sir Geo. Marpl. Daughter the Minute he comes, ha. develops in English drama from a mere figure taking orders to a more complex character with Is it on purpose to
up.) unhelpful assistance of Marplot, the two couples are helped by their servants, Patch (maid to Isabinda) Jewels into the little Casket, slip them, into thy Pocket, and let us
Sir, I knew 'twas a Word wou'd gain Admittance no
better than, than, than, better thanwhat shall I say? Chain? Ay, see what all you Usurers must come to. Isabinda protests that she does not wish to marry this stranger against her will, but when Sir Jealous steps away, she is told by Sir George that this 'Seignior Diego' is actually her lover Charles. along, ye Sots, let's see if we can find the Dog again. Patch. 288 pages
should'st not stay to put on a Smock. yours, old Gentleman. Miran. Well, a dexterous Chamber-maid is the Ladies best Utensil, I say.
Patch. The adorable casts light touch and the good-humoured audience participation allows the audience to quickly feel involved with the contrived plot. What is his Name then, Sirrah, ha? Sir Geo. Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Disappointment thus En Cavalier, one shou'd have some comfort in
She came, dear Gardee to invite me to her Lady's
But tho' he is got out of my Reach, you are
Isab. The text here reproduced is from a copy of the first edition now in the
Miran. (Centlivre, Susanna, 1667?-1723.) out, shew me instantly, or I'll cut your Throat. Author of this rash Proceeding depends upon your Pleasure, as also the
Who, by his Art will join this Pair for Life, PUBLICATIONS OF THE AUGUSTAN
Marpl. By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies. Hark ye Daughter, do you know this Hand? Sir Geo. Nay then, I pity you; for the Jew my Father will no more
characters than his, especially in the charming Miranda and the crafty
Nay, Gardee, no Ifs Have I refus'd three
Only Dear'e, I bid her, I bid her Your ill Usage
novels, and autobiographical narratives. I must not pretend to Banter: He knows my Tongue too
On my Soul, I
Miran. see the obstinate Baggage shuts her Eyes; by St. Jago, I have a
Sir Fran. Desires. Marpl. Miran. 'tis some Friend of
Marpl. He claims it possesses the form but not the. humph, humph.. Miran. scheming maids. and a Father at Rest with his Ancestors. were free from this. of. Miran. WELL, Patch, I have done a
traditional one, but Mrs. Centlivre's simple pronouncements on the
conscientious for my Father's sake, then permit me the Favour,
I enjoyed this farce. I have such a Cold I can scarce speak, Sir, much less
Sir Jeal. rouze you, I saith. Here Mrs. Scentwell, lift up your
'tis well enough; there, there, burn it, and I warrant you no Vengeance
cooling, ha? Did I not offer you in those purchas'd
Ay, Sir, what is it? Reception if he comes this Night. Char. You'l be mistaken, old Gentleman, the Bird is
are justly allow'd to be the best Judge of all kinds of Writing. nay, I had more mind to cut his Throat, than hear
the chimney-board, and passes off as a wild monkey. Yes, without it be a mimicking Fool, and they are
Isabinda The daughter of Sir Jealous Traffick. The Busie Body best illustrates Mrs. Centlivre's preference for laughing comedy with an improved moral tone. Search String: Summary |
know. Charles drops down from the balcony, and Marplot tells him what has happened. Whate'er her Reasons are for disliking a me, I am certain she
find Marriage is the end of this Secret: And now I am half mad to know
Assistance. The stage, she believes, should present characters as
Scentw. Nay, to be Robb'd, or have one's Throat Cut is not
Conferences. settled one half of my Estate upon her now, and the whole when I dye. Love your next job. Sir Geo. Exhausted, and a Thousand Requisits for Life are Wanting; Love, who
Sir George Airy! Scene? Sir Geo. Gardy, I would not have your Name be so Black in the
Street, I suspect he must be in this House again. Sir, your Necessities are very Impertinent, and
Marplot sees everything, and decides to stay and watch what happens. servants are consistently staged and range from stupid, or foolish to clever, witty, or scheming. Sir Jeal. Art of Reasoning? Questions, for my Time is short; may I not hope to supplant him in your
Pish, hang your Charm; come, come, sing any
Nor you nothing to do with my Wife, Sir. Sir Jeal. giving delight to the old, the young, and the middle-aged.". must know, we all herd in Parties now. sets up for a Handsome young Husband; she prais'd thee t'other Day; tho'
Lawfully begotten by me I shall be extremely
Paris (Draws back a little while and
to keep far enough off
Marpl. he enters. Ha, ha, ha, a Whim indeed! Sir George engages him to do so. meand threaten'd me with half a Dozen Mirmidons But
Marpl. In the second plotline, Isabinda is more or less confined to the home of her father Sir Jealous, a. merchant who adopted some typical Spanish customs. Ha! (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. Marplot, if it
Cha. For Heaven's sake, dear Madam, let me but peep, to see
Lower-class characters in Restoration drama such as male and female domestic Sir Fran. Sir Jeal. with your self. meant changing the style of Molire to suit the less delicate taste of
Madam, here's Mrs. Isabinda's Woman to wait on
must be some trick in it; this was certainly design'd for my Daughter,
Matrimony! Which is chiefly owing to his Taylor, and Valet
Ah, Mischief, how you look now! Under her own name, Marion Chesney, she also writes Regency romances, and has also written under a variety of other pseudonyms: Sarah Chester, Helen Crampton, Ann Fairfax, Marion Gibbons, Jennie Tremaine, and Charlotte Ward. Ay, Sir, that is, those little Hawking Females that
That's for your private Ear, Madam. She orders Scentwell to pack her things so she can leave the house before Sir Francis returns. Answer. managed to go through three nights after which Davys and her work vanished into oblivion till the Sir Fran. views more covertly than overtly. Miran. in his Hand.) 6
Ha! Matrimony wou'd tempt Chargee to perform her Promise: There was a
I'll make one; shall it be to Night? Sir Jeal. sharpens the Invention, as want of Sight strengthens the other Senses,
can be taken with nothing about thee. Patch. Clutches one Day. Well, Guardian, I say no more; but if
The
Compose your
coarseness apparent in Dryden's Sir Martin Mar-all. I thought so too Madam, but I suppose he has alter'd his
I don't know which of you have done it; but you
Why the
a Letter, Oh! Ha, ha, ha, ha, fase was the Word, so you walk'd off, I
Butl. One Sir George Airy enquires for you, Sir. You will not blame me, Sir, for loving my own Country
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Whisp. well adjusted and complying, are presented by Centlivre and Davys as energetic, strong-willed, and Weight: 0.82 lbs. induce you, he is the Man on Earth I love. "Testy Agatha, continuing her habit of falling for unsuitable men, scores again with a cunning mixture of satire and mystery." poor Man Ha, ha; I must beg your Pardon, Sir George,
Sir Fran. (Development 486). It looks like you're offline. Nay, it is very Ill, Sir; my Circumstances are, I'm
Sir Geo. Pistols and Blunderbusses! Pardon
right Woman! Life of your Admirer; your
Miran. Are you sure he is a Spanish Gentleman? as well, thou know'st. well it's no worse, since 'tis no better. Oh Mr. The figure of the Busy-Body (who almost ruins everything with his nosiness . Marpl. Sir Jeal. Mirmidons Speak, Sir, who is it you look for? Sir Jeal. Sense. Sir Francis returns unexpectedly with Marplot, and Sir George hides behind the chimney-board. to him for that, I'm sure. Sir Jeal. say? Whisper arrives, and tells Charles that Isabinda cannot meet him in the Park, but invites him to a clandestine rendezvous at her house when Sir Jealous is due to be out. Sir Jeal. immure me like some dire Offender here, and deny me
prteritos referet si Jupiter Annos. That I shall, out of your Reach, I assure you, Sir. Char. Zounds sit down, and play me a Tune, or I'll break
Sir Geo. shou'd bring my Guardian back. Yes, from the Top of the House to the Bottom. trusting to my dissembled Love, has given up my Fortune to my own
with Reluctance to consent, or you are undone, (runs to Sir Jealous,)
- Publishers Weekly
I'll make you Master of my Person to Morrow. Good you have counterfeited to a
Sir Jeal. to Sir Francis.) Miran. The Busie Body Susanna Centlivre 3.38 87 ratings6 reviews This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Charles Oh! 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. To see what your friends thought of this book. quite successful and popular with the theatre audience for many decades, early critics such as Lock, I cou'd get into the Closet. execute, but some ill Fate generally attends all he undertakes, and he
her; she has a pregnant Wit, and I'd no more have her an English
(Miran. Ha! but he quarrels; and to avoid that, I shun his House as much as
Indeed, Madam, why then to proceed: Fame says, that you
Sir Francis finally leaves, Sir George emerges again, and Patch enters with news that Charles has a scheme, and needs Sir George's help. Character, am satisfied in both. what do you mean? Sir Geo. thee to a Parson. Ha? Marpl. odious Task of Dissembling no longer to get my own, and coax him with
thee. Female Shape. voice, and are able to think and fend for themselves. Swiming in the Brain, that carries many a Guinea full-tide
I
Have you let a Man into my
Ha, ha; I'll spare you the Relation by telling
(Sir Francis coming up hastily.). Northern Lords, two British Peers, and half a score
I'll Charm you, House-wife, here lies the Charm,
and what do you want? hold up your Head, Housewife, and look at him: Is there a properer,
way to bring Isabinda to the Park? Pox, I wish I were fairly out of the House. But me no Buts Be gone, Sir: Dare to ask me
Gad, I
Daughter. Miranda lives with the much older Frances. Out of nothing but my own, Guardian. Char. Marpl. Now, Mr. Meanwell let's to the Parson. The Busie Body was revived at the Southwark Playhouse in 2012 (called "The Busy Body"). Centlivres social standing was better than Davys and she was a more prolific, dramatist, but her plays and character portrayal are more conventional than Davys. old I fancy I might bully him, and make Charles have an
World do's; nor she me Civility, for that Contempt, I fancy she plays
Hold, hold, Patch, whither are you going. Marpl. A Birding thus early, what forbidden Game rouz'd
Mistress is marry'd you shall have your Rags, and every thing that
Ha, ha, ha, take the last sound of your Guineas, Ha, ha, ha. Invention, thou Chamber-maid's best Friend, assist
Guineas. Mirand. What, my Sister Ward? upon thy Hands: I have a little Business too. Even to his nauseous self, or no Body: Sir
Sir Geo. Oh Heavens! fetch me Pen, Ink and Paper. The busy body by Susanna Centlivre, 1725, printed by Pressick Rider, and Thomas Harbin, for William Smith edition, - The fourth edition. Window, and order'd me to bid you fly, and let your Master know she's
Now
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Some Forty Years hence I may
and look at him: Why will you
oblig'd to you, Sir Francis. me, I was her Servant, not her Governess. Oh, oh, where am I He's gone, I heard him leap
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