Dem. I paid him

Immediately.

Chrem. I’m sorry for’t.— (Seeing Nausistrata.)—My wife!

I’d almost said too much. (Aside.)

Dem. Why sorry, Chremes?

Chrem. Nothing.—No matter.

Dem. Well, but hark ye, Chremes!

Have you been talking with the girl, and told her

Wherefore we bring your wife?

Chrem. I’ve settled it.