Mr.A.engaged her." At that critical part of the story, Benjulia paused.

"And what did Mr.
A.do next ?" he asked.
The cook could restrain herself no longer.

She jumped out of her chair, and threw her arms round the doctor's neck.
Benjulia went on with his story as if nothing had happened.
"And what did Mr.A.do next ?" he repeated.

"He put his hand in his pocket--he gave Miss B.a month's wages--and he turned her out of the house.

You impudent hussy, you have delayed my dinner, spoilt my mutton, and hugged me round the neck! There is your money.