Mrs. Yawnley (in a morning dress) discovered seated in conversation with Mrs. Shivers, who wears her shawl and bonnet.
Mrs. Y. It is indeed! the winter, as you say,
Has now set in with great severity.
Mrs. S. Not that I think we've reason to complain.
This is December, we should recollect.
Mrs. Y. We should indeed—a very true remark:
And one that never struck me till you made it.
Enter Servant, announcing Mr. and Mrs. Muffle.
Mrs. Y. (rising.) Dear Mrs. Muffle, this is very kind,
To come to see me on a day like this.
Which I and Mrs. Shivers (whom you know)
Were just remarking was extremely cold.
Mr. M. Cold—do you think!
Mrs. Y. Yes—pray come near the fire.
Mrs. M. Oh! Thank you—no—I'd really rather not.
I'm very warm with walking.