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Enter, with a small embroidering frame in her hand, which she puts upon the table, followed by ''carrying a work-bag. She then sits down to her work''.

No, no, sister! no work now! you promised I should have some skeins to hold.

And you shall hold them all, Lawry, when they are wanted. Am I to wind them before, only to amuse you, as one throws out a ball for the kitten? I must begin this ranunculus with one or other of these bright colours immediately.

And I know why you are in such a hurry.

Dost thou, master conjurer?

Ay, marry do I; for if you don't, Aunt Letty