They'll bring as many vile smoking beasts with them, as will keep my poor arms—— (Exit grumbling.
Re-enterLandlady,shewing inLady Goodbody, Miss Martin,andHannah, followed by a Maid, carrying boxes, &c.
LANDLADY.
O la, ladies! I am sorry the fires an't lit: but I have just ordered one to be lit in the blue chamber, and it will be ready immediately. I am sure your ladyships must be so cold; for it is to be sure the severest weather I ever see'd.
LADY GOODBODY.
We shall warm ourselves here in the meantime.
MISS MARTIN.
What place can be so comfortable in a frosty morning as a stool by the kitchen fire?(Sits down on a stool by the fire.)
LANDLADY.
O dear, ladies! here are chairs. (Sets chairs for them.)
LADY GOODBODY(to Maid).
Here is a seat for you too, Hopkins, sit down by the fire.
