“ I think you ought to see him,” replied Mrs. Cluppins. “But on no account without a witness.”

“ I think two witnesses would be more lawful,” said Mrs. Sanders, who, like the other friend, was bursting with curiosity.

“Perhaps he’d better come in here,” said Mrs. Bardell.

“To be sure,” replied Mrs. Cluppins, eagerly catching at the idea; “walk in, young man; and shut the street door first, please.”