This comedic play tells the story of a young man who falls in love with a woman of questionable moral character, and the various obstacles that stand in the way of their happiness. Colman's witty dialogue and clever plot twists make this play a classic of English theater, offering both humor and insight into the social conventions of 18th-century London. A must-read for fans of Restoration comedy and classic English theater. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.