_Mr. D._ Have you done here?

_Mag._ Patience [fans his face with the papers he has in his hand].
Very hot to-day. [Pointing to a small trunk]? What is that?

_Augusta._ Trifles: some ladies dresses.

_Mag._ Open it.

_Mrs. D._ 'Tis only some linen.

_Mag._ Turn it upside down, that I may see if there is nothing else.

_Mr. D._ [hastily]. Sir! [Mrs. D. steps between him and the Mag].

_Mag._ [rising]. What's the matter?

_Mr. D._ [more calm]. Must that be?

_Mag._ [turning over the things without looking at Drave].
Perhaps--[Looking round to an attendant] Take that desk into the
drawing-room to the rest.

_Mr. D._ Stay, Sir; I want it here, to shut up my papers.

_Mag._ Afterwards, afterwards. Besides, this is not a time to shut up
any thing. [Drave walks up and down]. Where are the accounts of your
guardianship?

_Mr. D._ Down stairs.

_Mag._ I must have a look there. Now, Sir, if you please! [Mag. and D.
exeunt.

Enter a Servant.

_Serv._ [to Augusta]. I have done as you desired, Ma'am; he will come
immediately. [Exit Serv.

_Mrs. D._ Who, Augusta?

_Augusta._ Dear mother, forgive me! I sent for the Counsellor.

_Mrs. D._ How? the Counsellor?

_Augusta._ I will try this once. But you must go; you shall not be
witness of my humiliation.

_Mrs. D._ But your father?

_Augusta._ If I succeed, he will forgive me.--I hear somebody at the
door: leave me now.

_Mrs. D._ Take my best wishes, my dear girl. [Exit.

Enter the COUNSELLOR.

_Counsellor._ You have had the goodness to desire----

_Augusta_ [with dignity]. I requested your company.

_Counsellor._ Notwithstanding your father's ill treatment of me this
morning, I willingly forget it, as you desire my return. And now my
fair sufferer, in what can I serve you?

_Augusta._ You have often told me, that you were interested in my
happiness, that you loved me.--I am now unhappy--prove the truth of
your assertions, by acting as becomes you--Help us.

_Counsellor._ With all my heart, if it were in my power; you may
rely----

_Augusta._ Mr. Rose's misfortune bears hard upon my father. By
moderation and indulgence, he may be saved; and it is for this purpose
that I apply to you.

_Counsellor_ [walking up and down in seeming agitation]. Yes, yes--good
God!----but----

_Augusta._ He can pay, but not instantly--not now--by degrees only.

_Counsellor._ My charming lady, I have no power