And so they went on with apparently interminable gyrations.

Charley and the heiress had twice been in motion, and had twice stopped, and still they were going on; Ugolina had refreshed herself with many delicious observations, and Lactimel had thrice paused to advocate dancing for the million, and still they went on; the circle was gradually left to themselves, and still they went on; people stood round, some admiring and others pitying; and still they went on.

Katie, thinking of her steps and her business, did not perceive that she and her partner were alone; and ever and anon, others of course joined in--and so they went on--and on--and on.
M.Delabarbe de l'Empereur was a strong and active man, but he began to perceive that the lady was too much for him.

He was already melting away with his exertions, while his partner was as cool as a cucumber.

She, with her active young legs, her lightly filled veins, and small agile frame, could have gone on almost for ever; but M.de l'Empereur was more encumbered.