“Have had my dress-maker.”—“The rent

“On which you've both been so intent

“Is hard to stop, for the whole day

“To sew and mend, you made her stay;

“Much work indeed you've had to do!

“—Madam, 't would last the whole night through,

“When in our task we find enjoyment

“There is no end of the employment.”

THE GASCON

I AM always inclined to suspect