"May I beg you to come at once?
Your father is holding places for us." "Certainly," she answered.

"I will follow you with Mr.Harkless." "I think Mr.Harkless will excuse you," said the elder lady.

"He has an engagement.

Mr.Meredith has been looking everywhere for him to take Miss Hinsdale out to supper." "Good-night, Miss Sherwood," said John in a cheerful voice.

"I thank you for sitting out the dance with me." "Good-night," she said, and gave him her hand.