Old tricks of school-days over.

Kath. Hear me, madam—

Mrs. F. Not by that name. Your friend—

Kath. My truest friend,

And savior of my honor!

Mrs. F. This sounds better;

You still shall find me such.

Kath. That you have graced

Our poor house with your presence hitherto,

Has been my greatest comfort, the sole solace