"Almost as good as reel country."
"Almost."
"Why, I declare, you can see the 'Scrubbs': you are in luck to-day."
"What's the 'Scrubbs'?"
"The 'Scrubbs' prison. Oh, I say, you are ignorant!"
"I'm afraid I am," sighed Mavis.
"It ain't often you can see the 'Scrubbs' at this time of year 'cause of the fog," remarked Miss Nippett, whose eyes were still glued to the window.
Presently, when she drew the curtains, she looked contentedly round the little room before saying:
"I often think that, after all, there's no place like a good 'ome."
"If you're lucky enough to have one," assented Mavis heartfully.