My wonder and my pleasure equally.

Mrs. F. Yes, courted me to stay, waived all objections,

Made it a favor to yourselves; not me,

His troublesome guest, as you surmised. Child, child,

When I recall his flattering welcome, I

Begin to think the burden of my presence

Was—

Kath. What, for Heaven—

Mrs. F. A little, little spice

Of jealousy—that's all—an honest pretext,