I would beg, said I, one favour of your ladyship, That if you would have
me keep my distance, you will not forget your own degree.--Why, suppose,
Miss Pert, I should forget my degree, wouldst thou not keep thy distance
then?
If you, madam, said I, lessen the distance yourself, you will descend to
my level, and make an equality, which I don't presume to think of; for I
can't descend lower than I am--at least in your ladyship's esteem!
Did I not tell you, Jackey, said she, that I should have a wit to talk
to?--He, who swears like a fine gentleman at every word, rapped out an
oath, and said, drolling, I think, Mrs. Pamela, if I may be so bold as to
say so, you should know you are speaking to Lady Davers!--Sir, said I, I
hope there was no need of your information, and so I can't thank you for
it; and am sorry you seem to think it wants an oath to convince me of the
truth of it.
He looked more foolish than I, at this, if possible, not expecting such a
reprimand.--And said, at last, Why, Mrs. Pamela, you put me half out of
countenance with your witty reproof!--Sir, said I, you seem quite a fine
gentleman; and it will not be easily done, I dare say.
How now, pert one, said my lady, do you know whom you talk to?--I think I
do not, madam, replied I: and for fear I should forget myself more, I'll
withdraw.
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