But as soon as she states the nature of her errand, the young lady becomes very angry and feigns much virtuous indignation.

There is a quarrel.

Then the two become friends, and we know that the old woman's coming is likely to bring about the result desired.

Now the wonder of this little study also is the play of emotion which it reveals.

Such emotions are common to all ages of humanity; we feel the freshness of this reflection as we read, to such a degree that we cannot think of the matter as having happened long ago.