She Stoops to Conquer

Why does Tony asks his mother to pretend that the jewels have been stolen?

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Tony has stolen the jewels, but Constance doesn't know and continues to beg her aunt for them. Tony convinces Mrs. Hardcastle to pretend they were stolen to dissuade Constance (from begging all the time), a plea she willingly accepts until she realizes they have actually been stolen.

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