Vote of thanks to Major Padgate; I wish we knew him, young ladies. Well?
DINAH.
I bowed, of course, and then Mr. Paulover—Mr. Paulover asked me whether I didn't think the evening was rather warm.
PEGGY.
He soon began to rattle on, then. It was his conversation that attracted you, I suppose?
DINAH.
Oh no, love came very gradually. We were introduced at about ten o'clock, and I didn't feel really drawn to him till long after eleven. The next day, being Ma's "At home" day, Major Padgate brought him to tea.
PEGGY.
Young ladies, what is your opinion of Major Padgate?