So, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Lammle had to prompt, and this is how they prompted.

“Georgiana,” said Mr. Lammle, low and smiling, and sparkling all over, like a harlequin; “you are not in your usual spirits. Why are you not in your usual spirits, Georgiana?”

Georgiana faltered that she was much the same as she was in general; she was not aware of being different.

“Not aware of being different!” retorted Mr. Alfred Lammle. “You, my dear Georgiana! Who are always so natural and unconstrained with us! Who are such a relief from the crowd that are all alike! Who are the embodiment of gentleness, simplicity, and reality!”