Mrs. L. I am glad you are home thus early. How has business gone to-day?
Mr. L. Well, I am happy to say.
Mrs. L. Are you very tired?
Mr. L. No; why?
Mrs. L. I want you to go to the sewing circle to-night.
Mr. L. I can’t go; I have an engagement.
Mrs. L. I am sorry. You never go with me now. You used to go a great deal.
(Just then Lizzie comes in crying, dragging an old hoop, and rubbing her eyes.)
Mr. L. What is the matter with you, darling?