But that was not the reason.

It was veritably and truly because she was so sly." Beechnut pronounced this decision in respect to the etymological import of the pussy's name in the most grave and serious manner, and Malleville and Phonny listened with profound attention.
"What was the girl's name ?" asked Malleville.
"The girl's ?" repeated Beechnut.

"Oh, her name was--Arabella." "Well, go on," said Malleville.
"One day," continued Beechnut, "Sligo was walking about the house, trying to find something to do.

She came into the parlor.

There was nobody there.