There was a third knock, whereupon Jess said, in a loud, Englishy voice-- "Was that not a chap (knock) at the door ?" Hendry was about to reply, but she shook her fist at him.

Next moment Leeby opened the door.

I was upstairs, but I heard Jess say-- "Dear me, if it's not Mrs.Curly--and Mr.Curly! And hoo are ye?
Come in, by.

Weel, this is, indeed, a pleasant surprise!".