1798
The right conduct of human life depends not on the understanding alone. A good heart inclines to right actions, and often guides a person where reason might have failed — And veracity of speech is the quality of any person, which most effectually enables him, or her to gain confidence among acquaintance.
Persons.
MEN.
THORNHILL — a rich young 'Squire.
BLANFORD — a suitor to Belinda.
Mr. MERTON — a farmer, uncle to Belinda.
AIMWELL — suitor to Lucy.
WOMEN.
Miss LUCY PLAINWORTH — a girl of strict honor.
BELINDA — a wild young girl, her cousin.
MARCIA — a sensible girl, jealous of Lucy's reputation.
SOPHIA — friend both to Lucy, and Marcia.
BETTY — a maid at service.
SCENE. — A Farmer's house in Springfield, in Massachusetts — or may be supposed in any wealthy neighborhood in the country.
ACT I.
SCENE I.
— Belinda and Lucy.
— running in.
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Belinda withdraws.
Betty enters with a letter.
SCENE II.
— Lucy and Betty.
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Marcia enters.
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SCENE III.
— Marcia, Lucy and Betty.
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Exit Betty muttering
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They go out.
ACT II.
SCENE I.
— Marcia and Sophia.
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Lucy re-enters.
SCENE II.
— Marcia and Lucy.
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SCENE III.
— Sophia and Marcia.
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They go out.
ACT III.
SCENE I.
— Thornhill and Lucy.
Lucy comes in as if avoiding Thornhill — he pursues her and catches her by the arm.
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SCENE II.
— Aimwell and Lucy.
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SCENE III.
— Sophia, Lucy, Marcia and Belinda.
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Belinda enters.
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Blanford enters.
SCENE IV.
— Blanford and Belinda.
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Exit Sophia.
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Exit Blanford.
SCENE V.
— Re-enter Lucy and Marcia.
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Exit Bel.
Enter Mr. Merton.
SCENE VI.
— Merton and Lucy.
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Exit Merton.
Belinda re-enters.
SCENE VII.
— Lucy, Marcia, Belinda.
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All leave the stage.