As I had never even heard of the first remedy, and always had the second in the closet, I gave Mrs.Crupp a glass of the second, which (that I might have no suspicion of its being devoted to any improper use) she began to take in my presence.
'Cheer up, sir,' said Mrs.Crupp.

'I can't abear to see you so, sir: I'm a mother myself.' I did not quite perceive the application of this fact to myself, but I smiled on Mrs.Crupp, as benignly as was in my power.
'Come, sir,' said Mrs.Crupp.

'Excuse me.

I know what it is, sir.
There's a lady in the case.' 'Mrs.Crupp ?' I returned, reddening.
'Oh, bless you! Keep a good heart, sir!' said Mrs.Crupp, nodding encouragement.

'Never say die, sir! If She don't smile upon you, there's a many as will.