It was I who had to suggest that we should not intrude in Mrs.Tod's kitchen any longer.
"No--certainly not.

Come, Phineas.

Mrs.Tod, I hope our presence did not inconvenience--the young lady ?" "Bless your heart, sir! nothing ever inconveniences she.

There bean't a pleasanter young body alive.

She'll often come into this kitchen--just as you did, gentlemen, and very happy to see you always," added Mrs.Tod, curtseying.