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Madame Flirt

CHAPTER XX
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To-morrow being Thursday, the 24th day of February, will be presented a tragedy called 'The Orphan; or, the Unhappy Marriage,' written by the late Mr.Otway, with a new prologue to be spoken by Mr.Roger, who plays the part of Chamont.

The part of Acasto by Mr.Huddy; Monimia, Mrs.
Haughton; the page, Miss Tollet; and the part of Serina by a gentlewoman who never appear'd on any stage before.

With singing in Italian and English by Mrs.Fitzgerald.And the original trumpet song of sound fame, as set to musick by Mr.Henry Purcel, to be performed by Mr.Amesbury." Lavinia read this over twice and thrilled with delight.

She ran with the paper to Mrs.Egleton.
"Mercy on me, child!" cried the actress.

"So you're a gentlewoman, are you ?" "The paper says I am, so I suppose it's true," said Lavinia, casting down her eyes demurely.
"If you are, it'll be a wonder.


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