The little servant, whilst in attendance, took her full share of the conversation, and joined shrilly in the laughter.

Mrs.Otway had arrayed herself in a scarlet gown, and her hair was picturesquely braided.

She ceased not from hospitable cares, and set a brave example in eating and drinking.

Yet she was never vulgar, as an untaught London woman in her circumstances would have been, and many a delightful phrase fell from her lips in the mellow language of County Wexford.
When the remnants of dinner were removed, a bottle of Irish whisky came forth, with the due appurtenances.

Then it was that Alexander, with pride in his eyes, made known Bridget's one accomplishment; she had a voice, and would presently use it for their guest's delectation.