"You speak truly. I have never been in one more so," replied Erskine.
"You have not answered my question as to who were there," said Emeline.
"Young ladies, do you mean?"
"Yes, young ladies."
"Do you know Miss B—?"
"I have no particular acquaintance with her. But she was not there!"
"Oh, yes, she was. And so was her father, General B—."
"You astonish me!" said Mrs. Minturn. "Certainly you are in error."
"I believe not. I had a good deal of interesting conversation with General B—, who is well acquainted with my father."
"Who else was there?"