"A fine morning, Mrs. Foot," said Toney.
"How do you do, Mr. Belton?" said the towering lady. "Have you seen Mr. Love?"
"He has gone to the city to embark for California," said Toney.
"He has!" exclaimed Mrs. Foot. "And Dove? And Bliss?"
"Gone with Mr. Love," said Toney.
"I told you so!" said Gideon Foot, looking around at the young giantess in his rear.
"Going to California—are they?" cried Mrs. Foot.
"Yes, madam," said Toney.
"If I catch Dove I'll wring his neck!" said the gigantic Gideon.