‘I am not sure,’ returned her companion. ‘Do you not also remember me, sir?’
‘Who could forget you who remembers “Juliet,“ madam?’ returned the young gentleman, with his hand (as he thought) upon his heart.
‘Left side, sir, the next time,’ observed his tormentor encouragingly; ‘anatomy has not been a special study with you, but you improve in manners. We are here to test your gallantry, to sue for favours.’
‘Whatever lies within my humble power to do for you, madam, may be considered as done.’
‘Did I say “improves”? Why, he’s perfect,’ said Mrs. Powell, with a laughing glance at her companion. ‘But it’s all for love of Portia,’ she added with a sigh.
’That’s much better,’ smiled Mrs. Jordan, approvingly.
‘No, of Juliet,’ returned Mrs. Jordan, with another shake of her pretty head.