Overcome, by his estimable lady.
Masters Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John Overcome, Misses Dorcas, Tabitha, Rachel, and Hannah, Overcome, by their interesting children.
Peggy, by the female help.
The poor man is really grateful;--it is a most welcome and unexpected relief.

He tries to express his thanks,--his voice falters,--he chokes,--and bursts into tears.

That is the great effect of the evening.
The sharp-sighted lady cries a little with one eye, and counts the strings of onions, and the rest of the things, with the other.

The children stand ready for a spring at the apples.

The female help weeps after the noisy fashion of untutored handmaids.
Now this is all very well as charity, but do let the kind visitors remember they get their money's worth.