“Is she?” said Mr. Pickwick.

“As Apollo,” replied Winkle. “Only Pott objects to the tunic.”

“He is right. He is quite right,” said Mr. Pickwick emphatically.

“Yes; so she’s going to wear a white satin gown with gold spangles.”

“They’ll hardly know what she’s meant for; will they?” inquired Mr. Snodgrass.

“Of course they will,” replied Mr. Winkle indignantly. “They’ll see her lyre, won’t they?”