"A noble employment, Madam."
"Yes, very pleasing; with this, and with a contemplation of the beautiful criterions of nature, I am happy."
"Fairest of your sex, is this all that is necessary for happiness?" observed Mr. Jinks.
"What more!"
"Is solitude the proper sphere of that divine sex which in all ages of the world—ahem!—has—"
"Oh, sir!"
And the flirting of the fan was heard.
"Should not woman have a companion—a consoler, who—"
The fan was evidently used to hide a number of blushes.
"Should not such a lovely creature as yourself," continued the enthusiastic Jinks, "choose one to—"