D. Nay, pray, Madam, tell me what you think of it.
M. I expect to be answered by an answer; not by a question! You don't use to be so shy to speak your mind.
D. Not when my mamma commands me to do so.
M. Then speak it now.
D. Without hearing the whole of the letter?
M. Speak to what you have heard.
D. Why then, Madam——you won't be my mamma HOWE, if you give way to it.
M. I am surprised at your assurance, Nancy!
D. I mean, Madam, you will then be my mamma Harlowe.
M. O dear heart!—But I am not a fool.