handsome and keen-eyed gentleman of middle age, who answers to the name Colonel Graham.] Mrs. Vaughn. I am so glad you could and would come, Colonel Graham. Now we shall have a delightful evening at whist. You are such a superb player that I am sure I shall learn more about the game by playing with you a single evening than I should by studying the books for a year. Colonel Graham. You are too good. I make not the slightest pretence of— Mrs. V. Oh, of course not. You are too modest; but everybody says that you are a wonderful player. I only hope you won’t be too hard on me if I make a mistake. [92] [92] Miss Vaughn. Oh, I am so glad mamma is your partner, Colonel Graham. I should be frightened to death if I had to play with you. Mr. Talbot will be a good deal more merciful, I am sure. Mr. Talbot. Anything you do is sure to be right, Miss Vaughn. If you can put up with me, I am sure I can afford to overlook any mistakes you make. I play whist so seldom that I am all out of practice. Miss V. (dealing). Oh, I just never play, only when I have to make up the table. I have so many things on hand. Why weren’t you at the Wentworths’ last night, Mr. Talbot? Mr. T. I was out of town. I think you gave yourself two cards that time. Miss V. Oh, dear! Have I made a misdeal? I wish you’d count your cards. Colonel G. You are right. The next card is mine. Miss V. Thank you. Mrs. V. That came out all right. Colonel G. But the trump is not turned. Miss V. Oh, which was the last card? I am sure I don’t know; I’ve got them all mixed up now. Mrs. V. Well, never mind. Let me draw one. That will do just as well. Mr. T. Diamonds? Can’t you draw again? I haven’t—
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