But since there are rude fellows like Antyllus--" "You have understood the story correctly," Barine interrupted.

"We are certainly at liberty to invite to our house those who have learned to read our inscription.

To-morrow visitors will be informed that we can no longer receive them as before." "Antyllus's conduct affords an excellent pretext," her mother added.
"Every fair-minded person must understand--" "Certainly," said Barine, "and if you, shrewdest of women, will do your part-- "Then for the first time we can act as we please in our own home.
Believe me, child--if you only do not--" "No ifs!--not this time!" cried the young beauty, raising her hand beseechingly.

"It gives me such delight to think of the new life, and if matters come to pass as I hope and wish--then--do not you also believe, mother, that the gods owe me reparation ?" "For what ?" asked the deep voice of Archibius, who had entered unannounced, and was now first noticed by the widow and her daughter.
Barine hastily rose and held out both hands to her old friend, exclaiming, "Since they bring you to us, they are already beginning the payment.".