“In what dress do you say, that you saw your lady, when you attended, and went along with her, to the masquerade?”
“In men’s clothes,” replied the man, boldly and firmly as before.
“Bless my soul, George, how can you say such a thing?” cried the woman.
“What dress do you say she went in?” cried Sandford to her.
“In women’s clothes, indeed, Sir.”
“This is very odd!” said Mrs. Horton.
“Had she on, or had she not on, a coat?” asked Sandford.
“Yes, Sir, a petticoat,” replied the woman.
“Do you say she had on a petticoat?” said Sandford to the man.
“I can’t answer exactly for that,” replied he, “but I know she had boots on.”