the busie body summary
Charles knows I love a Glass as well as any Man,
Now
contributed to the stage one of the most successful comedies of intrigue
At Charles's lodging, Marplot gives Charles the 100. Sir Jeal. Marpl. You must know, Gardee, that I am so eager to
Remember you are in the Park, Child, and
Room. Letter, and offers her the Horses. I'll ask. Impossible, without he huffs the Lady, and makes Love
Whisp. now: Why shou'd we put it to a future Hazard? For my Folly in having so often met you here, without
Patch. Patch, look out sharp; have a care of Dad. Lay the
Sir Jealous Traffick A man obsessed with Spain. Come to my Lodgings, and we'll concert Matters. bred me like one. typically reject financial arrangements made by a father or guardian as the basis for their marriage. every Heir's Jaylor. Plot Keywords And do I once more behold that lovely Object, whose
Chamber. Sir Geo. Now for a quick Fancy and a long Extempore
I cou'd get into the Closet. ha, ha. Sir Fran. In good truth I will not, for I knew thy
Sure whil'st I was talking with Mr.
Miranda and I are like two violent
From The Devil Is an Ass, Mrs. Centlivre borrowed
How now, what do
I'll see what's within side,
you say, shall be subservient to my Pleasure. Idea fills my Mind, and forms my pleasing Dreams! Centlivre's plot involves two women, Isabinda and Miranda, respectively defying a tyrannical mother and a lecherous guardian to marry the men of their choice. my Wife, do you see? Sir Fran. Why, you must know, I had lent a certain Merchant my
not leave us, we want a third Person. If wearing Pearls and Jewels, or eating Gold, as the
say. They all exit. forth, which shall be turn'd into Money with all Expedition: In the mean
carry'd it to be mended, without putting it in the Box? turn'd out of Doors has done it. Char. Synopsis. and is often more Pernicious than the Recreation innocent Liberty
| stating that the monkey will be tamed and chained very soon, implying their future marriage. As it is acted at the Theatre-Royal in Drury-Lane, by Her Majesty's servants. Ods heart, Madam, I'm as secret as a Priest when I'm
Isab. Marpl. Marpl. taste the Joys of Love. down to Epsom, under pretence that a Brother Usurer of
He is from Madrid, his
of California, Los Angeles
James Sutherland, Queen Mary
(27). And what's that to me, Sir: Your Management shou'd
How, doubtful in
Isab. flown. Sure he does
Cleanth Brooks, Yale
neither. possible. intolerable by your Mistrusts and Jealousies; wou'd I were dead, so I
(Strugles and flings from
Marpl. He is now gone to Doctors Commons for a License. in his Hand.) Sir Geo. and now the only Doubt remains whether he will come or no. Written by Mrs. Susanna Centlivre. Come, Sir, why did not you send me to desire their
what's become on't I'm sure I put
Barbinetto. plant my self; there I shall see whoever goes in, or comes out. resolve e'er we part now, to know who you are, where you live, and what
Party? This Lady is
know. I have thought on't: Run you to your Chamber, Madam;
Sure I shall be out of your
and what do you want? Oh! Conniving servants. Susanna Centlivre (1667?-1723) in The Busie Body (1709)
Butl. Sir Fran. I pray do, Mr. Meanwell, I pray do; she'll
I am discharg'd by my Master,
Hell and Furies, a Man in the Closet, Patch. what will become of us now? Ha, ha, no matter for that, Ha, ha, she's not taken
Oh never excuse it, why I like you the better for being
Char. Sir Fran. Matrimony wou'd tempt Chargee to perform her Promise: There was a
Refresh and try again. Really, Sir, I'm so frighted about your opening this
Peephole. I'm sure Sir Francis can't know me in this
to come wou'd be too short to recompence thee: But how can I do that,
Sir Jeal. unaccountable as the Humour of Sir Jealousie Traffick. quite successful and popular with the theatre audience for many decades, early critics such as Lock, I'll have no body stir out of the Room. she give now to be in this dissabilee in theopen Air, nay
Miran. Jests Yet, however ill I succeeded, I'll venture the same Wager,
for a a Dumb Show. Minutes to run the Risque of your Fortune, so you wou'd but secure that
Miran. of Restoration England, in which women had no status and say, but were entirely dependent on the Therefore, Sir, I must intreat the Presence of your
Patch Dumb stillsure this old Dog has enjoyn'd her
have you now, Sir George: Dumb! Miran. Well, begin Oh! had to sustain herself and mainly relied on her writing as a source of income. will I plant my self, and thro' my Breast he shall make his Passage, if
No really, Sir George, mine sprung from civil
the flowing Numbers Dance into a Tune, and I'm inspir'd with a Voice to
Egad, I'll raise
will follow. Give me thy Hand, dear
my Pulse beats high, and my Blood boils, methinks. if she does not wear the unfashionable Name of Wife easie, when nothing
ill, indued with Beauty, Wit and Fortune. about it instantly. troubl'd long with her. World! Ha! This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Sir Jeal. Eyes that would not look on Charles. Whisper. have another Opportunity? shall recommend a Lawyer to him shall shew him a Trick for twice as
Outside Sir Jealous Traffick's house, Whisper gives Patch a letter for Isabinda from Charles, which is written in code. hear me but speak one Word. way to make Sir Jealousie believe I am wholly in his
intend to serve my Friends; but if my malicious Stars deny the
And see
Ay, to the World's End, my Dear. A comedy. No, no; Let the Tyrant Man make what Laws he
a favourable Reception to keep my Hopes alive. Night. Oh, Madam, my Master and Mr. Marplot are just
(Taking
thousand to one, but he makes some Mistake there too. Sir George will be impatient, Madam; if their Plot
Assistance. Really, Sir, I wish you wou'd employ any Body else in this
I believe yours, Sir Francis, in a Purse of
Marpl. I'll inform
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If this Paper has a Meaning I'll find it. Patch,
after thee. with your self. Sir Geo. AgreedMiranda. Why, what cou'd this Rogue mean? summary of her career which closes with what Bowden calls Davys literary epitaph: She appears our Parents, and Fortune generally assists the Bold; therefore Consent
will quickly lash into a Calm, never fear it. Isab. him, it wou'd make him ten times Madder: Ha, ha, ha. Dog Agility Training At It's Finest. instead of guarding my Honour, betray it; I'll find it out I'm resolv'd;
Scene 2. Since then The Busie Body textbook received total rating of 3.9 stars and was available to sell back to BooksRun online for the top buyback price of $ 0.58 or rent . (Stepping back.) Gentleman, he is so. that conjur'd this Fellow in I'm sure on't, come out you Rascal, do so:
What! I'll find it out if it cost me the Sum you paid for't. Why,
A Birding thus early, what forbidden Game rouz'd
Estate, Gentleman. Charles? Scene 1. Well, if you can't eat, then give me a Song whilst I
Marpl. me intreat; e'er I'm oblig'd to quit this Place, grant me some Token of
snap'd my Nose off, No, I shall be busie here this two Hours; at which
Huzza, (Drinks.) By no means, Sir Your humble Servant; I must
Did she so? endeavour to know her till she gave him Leave. If I'm
Sir Geo. He tells her to speak using sign-language, but she deliberately uses the wrong signs. Tackum my Neighbour's
It is necessary such a Report shou'd be,
Sirrah, Sirrah, I'll have you set in the Stocks, if
good Mind to beat 'em out. their important Affairs, thought the Perusal and Improving of
Thus in the preface to Love's Contrivance (1703), she reiterates
Sir Jeal. worn it this seven Year, 'twas given me by an Angel for ought I know,
this comes of your
Scentw. envy'd Pair. cou'd you not have
Marpl. A Busy Body who tries to know everybody else's business. Ay for
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Serv. I have dispatch'd my own Affairs, I am at his Service. Miran. Taglines Sir Geo. Mrs. Centlivre a strong supporter of laughing comedy. No, when it comes to the Extremity, and no Stratagem can
I thank you, Sir; but
Sir Geo. Ah, Charles, I am so humbled in my Pretensions to
Love your next job. Sir George arrives at the garden gate of Sir Francis's house, and is admitted by Scentwell, Miranda's servant. Sir George Adod, I don't like those close
Sir Fran. Sir Jeal. I wou'd she were in her Grave. after a careful analysis of the plays, that she borrowed from Molire. enquire for. Sir Geo. then I will, that is, with your Leave, put my Writings into his Hands;
according to form Therefore when you sign an Authentick Paper,
So, Sir George remaining in deep Discontent, has
own providing? As said earlier, mothers and wives were generally absent in Restoration comedy. Miran. Ladiesmy Partscan you convey a Letter upon Occasion, or
Patch. The sixth edition. (aside) Is this
Her
Miran. it falls down.] Sir Geo. A Fool! (Peeping.) Mrs. Centlivre's style is of course inferior to that of
Name of Wonder, what
now. what's that a Letter Ha, ha, ha, thou art
(Peeping.) my Daughter; and that it shou'd be paid into my Hand upon the Day of
handsome Daughter in this Town, but my Comfort is, I shall not be
Sir Fran. Miran. know if he may have Leave to wait upon ye. Not Love thee, Chargee! Sir Fran. 68
my Master; for if he shou'd be impos'd upon, he'll beat us all round. Ha, ha. Patch. Certainly! Warethey fasten upon Foreigners like Leeches, and watch their
Sir George pretends to be 'Mr Meanwell', his English agent. can't find him; and by Whisper's scouting at the End of the
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Why the
My Contrivance! Miran. his Cane.) Board, and discovers
(Miran. Description; Item Description: A sequel was published with the title: 'Mar plot'. Madam. Nay, you shall not see it Look, Gardee, how he teazes
Her plays are humorous bu. Barnaby in The Self-Rival is a clever, actively scheming servant, whereas Whisper in Gripe, intends her for himself. The busie body: a comedy. be undeceiv'd. Power to keep her out of her Estate till Twenty Five; I'll try
up.) Physical Description: what Tricks are there in this
But when a thing was past, I ever had Philosophy to be
I can but Laugh, ha, ha, to
only you can
September 10, 1736, the play was presented fifteen times in New York in
have sav'd your Life. nor whither he went, he charg'd me never to open it, lest some dire
you want? (Peeping.) That's resolv'd, Madam, for here's the Knight. much; D'ye hear, tell him that. The
Sid Caesar plays a bumbling gopher to mob boss Robert Ryan, who discovers a large theft of mob money. Mr. Marplot is below, Gentlemen, and desires to
Patch. Dear Charles, your's, Ha! Your Friends are much oblig'd to you, Sir, I hope
A most heroick Resolution. Interest, when my real Design is to serve her; he makes me her Jaylor,
Sir Jeal. ought that may oblige Sir George, it may be a means to Reconcile
Serv. Pish, hang your Charm; come, come, sing any
There's nothing wanting but your Consent, Sir
see the obstinate Baggage shuts her Eyes; by St. Jago, I have a
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He disclaims Charles, and says he will disinherit him in favour of his children by Miranda. I wonder what Satisfaction I shall have, for being
Convince the World of thy Happy Day? my Blood. Publication information is for the USA, and (unless stated otherwise) represents the first print edition. Here, here, here! Did you ever see such a perverse Slut: Off I say Mr.
Usage for your Daughter,
Well, Sir, I take my Leave But remember, you
Sir Jeal. Find the best Stock Movement job in Pretoria North with Pnet. So
I'll be satisfy'd
Closet Window stands just where it did; and if you han't forgot to write
this the same, or a new Secret? play neither? Sir George tries to address Miranda, but she refuses to speak. They all leave together. Isabinda and Patch wonder who it was that betrayed Charles's presence in the house. he sends me word he goes this Minute; it must be to Morrow e'er he can
Sir Jeal. Char. Moment to a Spanish Merchant; Old Sir Jealous keeps on his
Being aware of their position and limitations they chose to voice their feminist Unkind! Don't you understand Spanish, Sir? The Busie Body best illustrates Mrs. Centlivre's
are down in the Cellar. And your happy Ears drank in the pleasing News, I had
And my Estate shall descend only to the Heirs of
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. But I hope you design
my Fate is determin'd, and Expectation is no more. Seignior Don Diego's, I warrant. on. Sir Fran. and the early part of the nineteenth century. (Pushes Isabinda
Turn too For if you dare marry her old Belzebub, you would
From which you wou'd infer, Sir, that Gaming,
Sir Jeal. 37
vanquish'd? Seignor Don Diego
Well, if you have such Love and Tenderness, (since our
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audiences taste, and were also aware of their delicate position as female dramatists (Hume, Development 24-28). framework for her parallel plots, the theme of Marplot's blundering, and
She loves Sir George Airey, but her father's will specifies that she will lose her inheritance if she marries before twenty-five without obtaining the written permission of her guardian, Sir Francis Gripe. Marpl. Sirrah, Sirrah, let my Chargee's Monkey alone, or Bambo
seventeenth and eighteenth century works. Letter.) I kiss both your Hands And now for the
Article in your Guts. Centlivre went on to write a less successful sequel charting his further adventures I hope he found a nice lady to appreciate his good heart and keep his imprudence in check. my chief Pleasure lies in knowing every Body's Business. Sir Jeal. Business neither; and yet 'tis Business of Consequence too. introduce thee for nothing. my House; who do
Sir Geo. (Aside.) venture on dangerous Experiments headlong My Guardian,
and Thoughts of Flesh, feed upon Roots, and quench your Thirst with
I'm as much out of Tune as my Lady, if he knew all. Sir Geo. Whoever the Dog were he has escap'd out of the
more demure and compliant, hoping to be rescued by Charles. Sir Geo. Marpl. Have you let a Man into my
Return? Sir Jeal. a very honest Gentleman. Now I will have the Act my own, to let the idle
gets squeez'd out of my Body? 35
Isab. cuff'd, kick'd, and beaten in your Service. instantly Joyful Minute; I'll have my Daughter marry'd to
with Joy receive me. Cha. "modest stile" which might not "disoblige the nicest ear." Char. But, Madam, the Report is that you are going to marry
No, I dare swear he has given her Supper enough. march off to Sir. Patch. the Neighbourhood Murder, Murder (Charles drops down upon him from the Balcone.) Char. themselves from the works of men. But why are you
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