"MR.

RICH HAS GIVEN ME AN ENGAGEMENT" Lavinia slept late and was only aroused by Betty hammering at her door.
"Get up--get up, Miss Lavvy.

A fine gentleman's a-waiting to see 'ee.
'Tis him as I see go out with 'ee last night from the concert." "Mr.Gay," said Lavinia to herself.

Then aloud: "I won't be long.

What's the time ?" "Pretty nigh mid-day.