"You needn't try to screen yourself from the consequences of your wrong doings, by raising a hue and cry against me.

Go to the fact, madam! Go to the fact, and stand alongside of what you have done." "I have no hesitation about doing that, Mrs.Grimes.Pray, what have I done ?" "It is very strange that you should ask, madam." "But I am charged, I learn, with having committed a crime against society; and you are the author of the charge.

What is the crime ?" "If it is any satisfaction to you, I will tell you.

I was at your house when the pattern of the lawn dress you now have on was sent home.

You measured it in my presence, and there were several yards in it more than you had bought and paid for"-- "How many ?" Mrs.Grimes looked confused, and stammered out, "I do not now exactly remember." "How many did she tell you, Mrs.Raynor ?" "She said there were three yards." "And you, Mrs.Fisher ?" "Six yards." "And you, Mrs.Florence ?" "Fifteen yards, I think." "Oh, no, Mrs.Florence; you are entirely mistaken.