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 Yes, ma’am. You see, though Richards had more money, I could not resist Thomas. He has such a handsome face and figure, and he is so poetical (proudly).

And she’s the best and brightest star of all the costermongery of the world. She’s a progeny.

Well, well, I will talk to you some other time, Maggie. I hope you will both be happy.

(aside). You see, she is not angry. I’ll tell her. (Aloud) Madam, I think I ought to tell you something if you’ll please excuse us, ma’am, but it weighs on my raptures like Pelion on Ossa, and I must relieve it.

(turning back to the fire). Go on.

Well, madam. * * *

Let me tell her.

No, no. I will. Well, madam, to make a long story short, Maggie and I have both been told by Mr. Barron to report every thing that takes place in this here house this evening, and we won’t do it. There!

(imperiously and rising). That will do. (Then gently) But no, I thank you, for I know you mean well—and be sure, I will not forget you.

B.