abud. Twenty-seven, sir.

george. Is Once long ago?

abud. Two years gone.

george. Did Mrs. Leete quarrel with you?

abud. No, sir.

george. Pray tell me more.

abud. I was beneath her.

george. But you're a fine-looking fellow.

abud. Farmer Crowe wouldn't risk his daughter being unhappy.

george. But she was beneath me.