The Lucky Man

Name: The Lucky Man
Author: Monsieur Baron

by Monsieur Baron

Pages: about 59
Category: Literature & Fiction
Language: English
Reading time: 65 min at 250 wpm

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CHARACTERS: Cadwell (Moncade) Bendish (Pasquin) Laura (Lucinde) Olivia (Leonore) Arabella (Araminte) Selina (Cidalise) Worthy (Eraste) Slice (Ergaste) Mr. Martin (Martin) Jenny (Marton) Little Gentleman (Petite Chevalier) Three lackeys or pages
ACT I. A large room in Olivia's house in London, circa 1687.
Olivia: Yes, brother, your plan to marry Laura will not work unless someone opens her eyes about Cadwell.
Jenny: (to Worthy) She loves him--you are not unaware of that. Laura is a widow, and I am certain that if she isn't brought to reason, and very quickly she won't delay marrying Cadwell. Count on what I tell you, I've been with her for several years and I know her.
Olivia: (to Worthy) Aside from your little love interest what would her uncle Victor think if he found she were married without being forewarned? Wouldn't he have a right to complain of us after having taken care to lodge her with us so we could watch her conduct and report to him?
Worthy: I see all this as you see it, but my love makes me say more than I should. I'm afraid of displeasing Laura and besides--
Jenny: (interrupting him) And while we debate these matters Cadwell perhaps will marry Laura.
Olivia: Fulfill your promise to Victor to warn him of all that is happening. Tell him of your passion for his niece. Omit nothing that might serve to render you happy.
Olivia: (interrupting him) Brother, do you want to marry Laura or not?
Olivia: Then do what you're told and we will take care of the rest.
Olivia: We've got to find a way to expose this fine Mr. Cadwell.
Jenny: Fine! He can be easily exposed and trapped. But I warn you, he'll get out of it again with a facility that will surprise you.
Olivia: In spite of all that, Jenny, we must help my brother. You have promised me.

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