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somewhat astonished, I own; too much astonish'd indeed, to give it any credit.

Ag. O! it is true though, I have been very cross with the girl, and very cross with everybody, and if you dont clear up that dismal face of yours, I shall be cross with you too: what could possess you to stay so long under that chesnut-tree a little while ago, always appearing as if you were coming to the house, and always turning back again?

''Har. (eagerly.)'' And is it possible, you were then looking at me, and observing my motions?

Ag. Indeed I was just going to open my window and beckon to you, when that creature broke my phial of sweet essence, and put me quite out of temper.

Har. Hang the stupid jade! I could—

Ag. So you are angry too? O! well done! we are fit company for one another, come along with me, come, come, (impatiently. As she turns to go something catches hold of her gown.) What is this? confounded thing! (Pulls away her gown in a passion, and tears it.)

''Har. (aside.)'' Witch that she is, she should be beaten for her humours. I will not go with her.

''Ag. (Looking behind.)'' So you wont go in with me? good evening to you then: we did want a fourth person to make up a party with us, but since you dont like it we shall send to Sir Loftus or Opal, or Sir Ulock O'Grady, or some other good creature; I dare say Sir Loftus will come.