But he had just popt out.

She ax'd, "Is Mr. Green at home?"

Of one who, with a laugh,

Replied, "He's not! but if you please

I'll fetch his better half."

"His what?" scarce uttered Bridget out,

With uttermost dismay;

And there she stopt, she could no more,

And nearly swoon'd away!

But when at length she was herself,