All eyes were raised to his face, as he stood head and shoulders above a group of ladies and gentlemen who had gathered about him.

Never had his presence seemed so magnetic and impressive since the first time I saw him in his father's house.

Now, as then, a new inspiration was stirring his blood and charging every nerve with the wonderful magnetism of perfected manhood.
The last person presented to us was a young lady of unusual beauty, whom I noticed for some moments standing across the room in earnest conversation with our host.

Presently he made his way toward us with the lady on his arm.
"My daughter, Mr.Lane, whom I shall ask you to escort to dinner," said he, addressing Rayel.

After I had been introduced to the young lady she took Rayel's arm, and the company proceeded to the dining-hall.