"Do you play, Miss Vernon?"
"Yes, with a degree of science seldom equalled; therefore I rarely honour Mrs. Winter's whist table."
"We'll have that trio first, Miss Vernon," rejoined Mr. Winter. "Gilpin get the flute ready."
During the little bustle of bringing flute and violin into tune with the piano, I approached the performers.
"How did you like the hot cakes?" asked Kate.
"I think I gave ocular demonstration of my opinion," I replied, laughing.
"What are you going to play?"
"Prendi l'anell' ti dono."
"I thought that was a duet?"
"So it is; the flute and violin take first and second, the piano is a mere accompaniment; you will be pleased with it."