The Way of the World

What is the relationship between Lady Wishfort and Mrs. Marwood?

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Though Lady Wishfort believes she is Mrs. Marwood's friend, we discover that Mrs. Marwood is not a true friend and has turned on Lady Wishfort to further her own schemes. For example, she urges Lady Wishfort to marry Mrs. Millamant to Sir Wilfull even though he is a drunkard and uncultured.