She thought she'd get peppermint and cordials ordered for her--an excuse for running up a score at the public-house.

Where's the doctor ?" "He's off somewhere.

I saw one of the Bitterworth grooms come to the house this afternoon, so perhaps something's wrong there.

I say, Jan, there'll be a stunning pie for supper!" "Have you seen it ?" "Haven't I! I went into the kitchen when she was making it.

It has got a hare inside it, and forcemeat balls." "Who ?" asked Jan--alluding to the maker.
"Miss Deb," replied young Cheese.