* These snatches of song are from "The Miller and His Men," a burlesque mealy-drama, by Francis Talfourd and Henry J. Byron, produced at the Strand Theatre, April 9, 1860.
Avonia.
[Taking a look round, seriously.] It's pretty bright—if it wasn't for the idea of Rose Trelawny having to economize!
Mrs. Mossop.
Ah—h I
Avonia.
[Rising.] That's what I can't swallow. [Sticking her irons in the fire angrily.] One room! and on the second floor! [Turning to Mrs. Mossop.] Of course, Gadd and me are one-room people too—and on the same floor; but then Gadd is so popular out of the theatre, Mrs. Mossop—he's obliged to spend such a load of money at the "Clown"——
Mrs. Mossop.
[Who has been dusting the bookcase, coming to the table.] Mrs. Gadd, dearie, I'm sure I'm not in the least inquisitive; no one could accuse me of it—but I should like to know just one thing.