Allow me, madam, it must be the fault of Mr.Shep-- MRS.

S.No, no! you must excuse me, but we don't permit any reflections on our Mr.Shepard: he is very particular and unwearied.
DOMINIE.

It does not depend entirely upon that, but-- JOHN S.Upon my honor, it is marvellous to see how talented pupils always seem to flock to _you_.

It is easy to teach such! Ha, ha! You must not forget, however, that my grandfather played on the organ.

Now, Lizzie, sit down and play something.
(_She chooses a cavatina from "The Pirates," with variations.