His companion had evidently played more smoking parts and seemed not to mind it.
Henshaw was now opposite them across the dancing floor, warning his people to be gay but not too gay.

The glamour of this night life must be a little dulled.
"Now, Paul, get about three medium shots along here.

There's a good table--get that bunch.

And not quite so solemn, people; don't overdo it.
You think you're having a good time, even if it does turn to ashes in your mouth--now, ready; lights! Camera!" "I like Western stuff better," confided Merton to his companion.

She considered this, though retaining her arch manner.