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They'll bring as many vile smoking beasts with them, as will keep my poor arms (Exit grumbling.

Re-enter shewing in  and, followed by a Maid, carrying boxes, &c.

O la, ladies! I am sorry the fires an't lit: but I have just ordered one to be lit in the blue chamber, and it will be ready immediately. I am sure your ladyships must be so cold; for it is to be sure the severest weather I ever see'd.

We shall warm ourselves here in the meantime.

What place can be so comfortable in a frosty morning as a stool by the kitchen fire?(Sits down on a stool by the fire.)

O dear, ladies! here are chairs. (Sets chairs for them.)

Here is a seat for you too, Hopkins, sit down by the fire.