I now their pardon must implore.

But if, dear Miss, they soil so soon,

I wish some others you had brought;

As all our party to confine

On their account you kindly thought.

But now that we have seen your best,

At the next visit which you pay;

I hope that you will suit your dress

To a soft seat among the hay.”

Displeas’d, and frowning, up she rose,