The Way of the World premiered in England in 1700, and is considered on of the best Restoration comedies written. The play follows two lovers, their quest to marry, and the myriad characters and relationships which stand in their way.
Scene III -- Scene IV -- Scene V -- Scene VI -- Scene VII -- Scene VIII -- Scene IX -- Scene X -- Scene XI -- Scene XII -- Scene XIII -- Scene XIV -- Scene XV -- ACT V-SCENE I -- Scene II -- Scene III -- Scene IV -- Scene V -- Scene VI -- Scene VII -- Scene VIII -- Scene IX -- Scene X -- Scene XI -- Scene XII -- Scene XIII -- Scene the Last -- Epilogue-Spoken by Mrs. Bracegirdle