Sophia said it ought to be earthenware, like the last; Amelia contradicted her, and said it ought to be metal.

Sophia said all the aristocracy used earthenware; Amelia said all the aristocracy used metal.

Sophia said she was oldest, and knew best; Amelia said she was youngest, and knew better.

Sophia said Amelia was an impudent jackanapes; Amelia said Sophia was a plebeian wretch.

From that moment, they parted.