Tom Jones: Lyric Comedy in Three Acts

write to him. Follow me, I have other matters to communicate to you: servant; my friend, reflect once more, I pray you. (To Dowling) Follow me.

Everything is reflected upon. What slowness! Ah! I pity you, Sophie, if it is necessary that his nephew resembles him.

SCENE VII.

You are there, my sister? Eh! well, our affair is arranged, everything is finished; Alworthy has given me his word. Have you informed Sophie?

Not yet; I have sent word for her to come here.

So much the better; you have reserved for me the pleasure of announcing it to her myself.

Gently: Sophie is my student; I have taken care to begin this affair, it is decent that it only be concluded by me.

My sister, I beg you.

For pity's sake, my brother, do not refuse me this satisfaction.

I must always yield to you. I am going to rejoin Alworthy: but I see Sophie. (Sophie enters.) Approach, approach, be content; listen to my sister, she has good news to tell you. (He caresses her.) Be a good girl. (In a very cheerful tone) Love your father, and everything will go as it should. (In a very cold tone) Goodbye, my sister. (He exits.)