Car. Don’t be troubled, Aunt Hannah; everything will be finished early, and dinner on the table at the usual time.
A. H. Well, I hope ’twill, but things don’t look much like it now.
(Exit A. H., L.)
Cal. Aunt Hannah is never happy except when she’s finding fault with somebody. She’s gone off mad, and I’m glad of it. I hope she’ll stay away.
(Enter Adolphus, L.)
Adolphus. I’ve been looking for you, Miss Carwy. Will you, aw, go out and walk with me this morning?
Car. I don’t think I could. Mother is away, you know, and I have all the housework to do.
A. Couldn’t I, aw, assist you, so you could go?
Car. I think not. I’m afraid there’s none of my work that you could do.
Cal. (shaking his head in a significant way). You jest make me that offer, Mr. Fitz. I’ll warrant you I won’t refuse. I know you’ll be able to do my work. And I can show you round a great deal better than Carrie can.