Susan Lenox. I have too much reason to remember it, for my cambric apron, which had cost me three months' working, was torn to rags.
Judge. What is your opinion of the general behaviour of Sally Delia?
Susan Lenox. She is sometimes well enough—at least, so long as you will listen to her tales about her illustrious family.
Secretary. Anne Graceful, please to give evidence.
Judge. Please to inform the court, Anne Graceful, of what you know concerning this affair.
Anne Graceful. I have reason to complain of my loss; my muslin frock was entirely destroyed.
Judge. Please to inform the court who gave the first blow?
Anne Graceful. Though I did not see Delia give the first blow, I have no reason to doubt she was the person from whom I received it. When we were disputing who ought to have had the favourite sweetmeat, Sally Delia urged her high birth and fortune, and concluded that if reason could not strength should have obtained it. Hearing this, I turned my back on her as a mark of contempt, when I instantly received a violent slap on the head.
Judge. How did you act on that occasion.
Anne Graceful. I instantly turned about, and in my anger, mistaking Susan Lenox for Sally Delia, I treated her very rudely.