The examination began and was continued amidst a profound silence on the part of all the spectators.  Necks were craned forward and ears were at attention point.  When Florence answered a question correctly Mrs. Aylmer the less nodded her little head until the plumes which she wore in her hair quivered all over.  Mrs. Aylmer the great bridled and glanced with her cold eyes at the proudest of the county folk, as much as to say, "There's genius for you."