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.
Speaker A is happy to receive his
- friends
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sons -in-law
- brothers
- daughter's suitor