"Which, my lady, I did—most particular and Mr. Dalroyd remarks as how he'll wait till you will—most determined!"
"O the dear, delightful, bold creature! And such a leg, my dear! Such an air and—O dear heart o' me, if he isn't coming in quest of us yonder! The dear, desperate, audacious man! I'll go greet him and do you follow, child!"
And Lady Belinda fluttered twittering away, followed by the ponderous lackey.
The Major sighed and glanced toward the distant ladder.
"You would appear to be in much request, madam," said he, "and faith, 'tis but natural, youth and such beauty must attract all men and——"
"All men, sir?"
"Indeed, all men who are blessed with eyes to see——"
Here chancing to meet her look he faltered and stopped.
"To see—what?" she enquired.
"'Bewitching Bet'!" he answered bowing very low.