Demipho’s brother, Chremes, here; and he
Is talking with the women now within.”
—When I heard this, I stole immediately
On tip-toe tow’rd the door; came close; stood hush;
Drew in my breath; applied my ear; and thus,
Deep in attention, catch’d their whole discourse.
Ant. Excellent, Geta!
Geta. Here I overheard
The pleasantest adventure! On my life,
I scarce refrain’d from crying out for joy.