"How beautifully you waltz, Mrs.March!" she said, and she laughed again, and would not agree with her that she had been ridiculous.

"But I'm glad those American girls didn't see me.

And I can't be too thankful papa didn't come!" Mrs.March's heart sank at the thought of what General Triscoe would think of her.

"You must tell him I did it.

I can never lift up my head!" "No, I shall not.