Then a matter of domestic affairs had taken Billy from the room.
"I'm afraid I'll have to be gone ten minutes, or more," she had said, as she rose from the table reluctantly.

"But you might be showing Alice the moves, Mr.Arkwright," she had added, with a laugh, as she disappeared.
"Shall I teach you the moves ?" he had smiled, when they were alone together.
Alice's reply had been so indignantly short and sharp that Arkwright, after a moment's pause, had said, with a whimsical smile that yet carried a touch of sadness: "I am forced to surmise from your answer that you think it is _you_ who should be teaching _me_ moves.

At all events, I seem to have been making some moves lately that have not suited you, judging by your actions.
Have I offended you in any way, Alice ?" The girl turned with a quick lifting of her head.

Alice knew that if ever she were to speak, it must be now.

Never again could she hope for such an opportunity as this.