A : Gentlemen, once more you are heartily welcome...Sir, you're heartily welcome.

It's not my way, you see, to receive my friends with my back to the fire. I like to give them a hearty reception in the old style at my gate. I like to see their horse and trunks taken care of

B : (Aside): He has got our names from the servants already. (To him): We approve your caution and hospitality, Sir.

They are both welcome to the house of Mr. and Mrs

• A Hardcastle
• B Diggory
• C Hastings
• D Marlo