From the Dictionary of Nautical, University, Gypsy and Other Vulgar Tongues first published in 1859.
They could be a pair of Flatties.
Flatties: rustic, or uninitiated people.
(Not to be confused with Flats, who were a fools, or silly or “soft” people. I guess Flats live in town and Flatties live in the country?)
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