Daisy. No, sir, but I could not come any earlier, and I can only stay a moment now. We are very busy at home preparing for the Deacon's arrival. You know Mrs. Thornton expects him to-day.
Wheeler. Yes, I was aware of it. How does Mrs. Thornton stand her loss?
Daisy. Oh, she feels terribly about it, sir. She has forbidden Miss Helen, Pete and all of us ever to mention the subject to her. Just to think that Mr. George should be guilty of such a thing! But then I don't believe he did do it!
Wheeler. (affecting surprise) Don't you? Well, I wish I could think so, too. You know he has been very wild of late.
Daisy. I know he has; but Mr. George would never do a mean thing like that.
Wheeler. (doubtingly) I don't know.
Daisy. (warmly) Well, I do. But I must be going. What did you wish to see me about, sir?
Wheeler. Did you find a watch charm or note anywhere in your house this morning?
Daisy. No, sir.
Wheeler. I lost them somewhere last night, and I'm pretty sure it was in your house. They are of no use to anybody but me. I prize the charm solely because it was a present from my mother, and the note accompanied it. Now if you find them and return them to me as soon as you possibly can, I'll make you a present of a ten-dollar bill.