"Tell it to me."
"It's Scone Dacres; and isn't that a funny name?"
Mrs. Willoughby started at the mention of that name. Then she turned away her head, and did not say a word for a long time.
"Kitty!"
No answer.
"Kitty darling, what's the matter?"
Mrs. Willoughby turned her head once more. Her face was quite calm, and her voice had its usual tone, as she asked,
"Say that name again."
"Scone Dacres," said Minnie.
"Scone Dacres!" repeated Mrs. Willoughby; "and what sort of a man is he?"