She thought as much could not be said of the present company, seeing that servants were present.
"What have you there, Daisy ?" said her mother.
"It is a birthday present, mamma.

It is an Egyptian spoon." "An Egyptian spoon! Where did you get it ?" "Mr.Dinwiddie--I mean, Nora gave it to me." "What about Mr.Dinwiddie ?" "Nothing, mamma." "Then why did you speak his name ?" "I don't know.

He brought Nora to see me just now." "Where did you see him ?" "In the library." "Mr.Randolph"-- said the lady--"did Mr.Dinwiddie call to see you ?" "He did me that honour," said Mr.Randolph; "but I think primarily his visit was to Daisy." "Who is Mr.Dinwiddie ?" said Mrs.Gary, seeing a contraction in her sister's brow.

"It's a Virginian name." "He is a fanatic," said Mrs.Randolph.

"I don't know what else he is." "Let us see the fanatic's spoon," said Gary McFarlane.