But it did so happen, that one of the Royal Married Females, hearing the inquiry, reminded the matron of another who had gone to her own home, and who, she said, would in all likelihood be most satisfactory.

The moment I heard this, and had it corroborated by the matron--excellent references and unimpeachable character--I got the address, my dear, and posted off again.' 'Like the dear good Tox, you are!' said Louisa.
'Not at all,' returned Miss Tox.

'Don't say so.

Arriving at the house (the cleanest place, my dear! You might eat your dinner off the floor), I found the whole family sitting at table; and feeling that no account of them could be half so comfortable to you and Mr Dombey as the sight of them all together, I brought them all away.

This gentleman,' said Miss Tox, pointing out the apple-faced man, 'is the father.