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In a scene of complex deception and secrets, Absolute has come to visit Mrs. Malaprop to discuss Lydia. Absolute pretends to Mrs. Malaprop that he has never met Lydia, despite the fact that he is actually Lydia's lover under the guide of Ensign Beverley. Mrs. Malaprop is annoyed that Lydia will not give up Beverley and is pleased when Absolute comes up with a plan to lure Lydia away. She is keen for Lydia to marry Absolute.
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Mrs. MALAPROP Your being Sir Anthony's son, captain, would itself be a sufficient accommodation; but from the ingenuity of your appearance, I am convinced you deserve the character here given of you.
ABSOLUTE Permit me to say, madam, that as I never yet have had the pleasure of seeing Miss Languish, my principal inducement in this affair at present is the honour of
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