Mrs. Halm.

O, it is still so early!

Miss Jay.

I must fly

To town and spread the news. The Storms, I know,

Go late to rest, they will be up; and oh!

How glad the aunts will be! Now, dear, put by

Your shyness; for to-morrow a spring-tide

Of callers will flow in from every side!

Mrs. Halm.