John Bartlett (1820–1905). Familiar Quotations, 10th ed. 1919.
4681 Rihard Brinsley Sheridan 1751-1816 John Bartlett
| NUMBER: | 4681 |
| AUTHOR: | Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751–1816) |
| QUOTATION: | As there are three of us come on purpose for the game, you won’t be so cantankerous as to spoil the party by sitting out. |
| ATTRIBUTION: | The Rivals. Act v. Sc. 3. |