Mr.Johnson came duly for the lancers, and M.Jaquetanape for the polka.

Johnson was great at the lancers, knowing every turn and vagary in that most intricate and exclusive of dances; and it need hardly be said that the polka with M.Jaquetanape was successful.

The last honour, however, was not without evil results, for it excited the envy of Ugolina, who, proud of her own performance, had longed, but hitherto in vain, to be whirled round the room by that wondrously expert foreigner.
'Well, my dear,' said Ugolina, with an air that plainly said that Katie was to be treated as a child, 'I hope you have had dancing enough.' 'Oh, indeed I have not,' said Katie, fully appreciating the purport and cause of her companion's remark; 'not near enough.' 'Ah--but, my dear--you should remember,' said Ugolina; 'your mamma will be displeased if you fatigue yourself.' 'My mamma is never displeased because we amuse ourselves, and I am not a bit fatigued;' and so saying Katie walked off, and took refuge with her sister Gertrude.

What business had any Ugolina Neverbend to interfere between her and her mamma?
Then came the supper.

There was a great rush to get downstairs, but Charley was so clever that even this did not put him out.