I pity her from the bottom of my heart.

But, in the midst of all her affliction, she has found a steady friend in Mr.Wood, who looks after her comforts, and visits her constantly.

Indeed, I've heard him say that, but for his wife, he would shelter her under his own roof.

That, Sir, is what I call being a Good Samaritan." The stranger said nothing, but hastily brushed away a tear.

Perceiving he was about to take leave, Kneebone ventured to ask whom he had had the honour of addressing.
Before the question could be answered, a side-door was opened, and a very handsome woman of Amazonian proportions presented herself, and marched familiarly up to Mr.Kneebone.She was extremely showily dressed, and her large hooped petticoat gave additional effect to her lofty stature.