Miss Filkin, I see, is going to oblige on the piano.

Now I wonder whether I'm going to get Miss Dora to give me a waltz or not." Chairs and table were in effect being pushed back, and folding doors opened which disclosed another room prepared for this relaxation.

Miss Filkin began to oblige vigorously on the piano, Miss Dora granted Mr Winter's request, which he made with elaborate humour as an impudent old bachelor whom "the boys" would presently take outside and kill.

Lorne watched him make it, envying him his assurance; and Miss Milburn was aware that he watched and aware that he envied.

The room filled with gaiety and movement: Mr Milburn, sidling dramatically along the wall to escape the rotatory couples, admonished Mr Murchison to get a partner.
He withdrew himself from the observation of Miss Dora and Mr Winter, and approached a young lady on a sofa, who said "With very great pleasure." When the dance was over he re-established the young lady on the sofa and fanned her with energy.