Agnes (as if seized with an inspiration). Frances, you must let me change dominos and masks with you.
Mrs. V. T. What for?
Agnes. Mr. Stuart has bribed Polly to tell about our dominos,—and he’s going to propose to my blue one.
Mrs. V. T. (incredulously). What,—to you?
Agnes (embarrassed). Oh! That is— Well—he’s— You see it’s—he’s only asking for some one else.
Mrs. V. T. Oh, I see! Some one who hasn’t dared?
Agnes. Yes. Mr. Newbank is so—
Mrs. V. T. Of course. He is shy.
Agnes. Very. (Hurriedly.) And so I thought we could change dominos, and—and—don’t you see?
Mrs. V. T. (reflectively). But then— Wouldn’t— Oh! Why, of course I will. Here, let me help you on with it; and now run along downstairs. The dancing is in full swing.