"You notice, don't you, that I am not addressing her by her pet name?
I'll conduct her to the reception and back, if she'll accept my manly arm, and buy her flowers into the bargain.

So go ahead and invite Miss Evans, Grace." "J.

Elfreda Briggs, you can never manage that Miss Atkins," protested Miriam.

"In the first place, she won't accept you as an escort, and if she should happen to do so, it will be a sorry evening for you." "I'll take the risk," replied Elfreda confidently.

"I managed her once before, didn't I?
You girls go ahead and invite the others.