Lizzie. O, Miss Precise, we are so sorry we have acted so! Let us try again, and show Mrs. Lofty that we have benefited by your instruction.
Miss P. Not now. If Mrs. Lofty will call again, we will try to entertain her. I see I was in the wrong to give you such general directions. I say now, imitate Hannah Jones—her warm heart, her generous hand.
Mrs. L. And help her, by your friendship, to acquire the knowledge which Miss Precise so ably dispenses.
Lizzie. We will, we will.
Miss P. Only, ladies, avoid whistling.
Hetty. Of course, of course.
Miss P. And comic songs!
Fanny. O, certainly.
Lizzie. And there is one more thing we shall be sure to avoid.