Now to a much more entertaining matter--yourself.

Have you practised your singing?
Have you attended to the instructions of your music master?
I doubt it.

I'll vow you've often driven the poor man half frantic with your airs and graces and teasing and that he hasn't had the heart to chide you." "Oh, indeed he has," cried Lavinia, pouting, "though really I haven't given him cause and yet he was tiresome enough." "I dare say.

But you must let me hear.

I want to be sure the good duchess hasn't thrown her money away.