Let me become your sponsor for a short time, until you really discover what society is like.

Then you may act upon more mature judgment." "I do not understand you, Miss Von Taer." "Then I will be more explicit.

I am to receive a few friends at my home on the evening of the nineteenth; will you be my guest ?" Beth was puzzled how to answer.

The thought crossed her mind that perhaps Uncle John would like her to be courteous to his friend's daughter, and that argument decided her.

She accepted the invitation.
"I want you to receive with me," continued Diana, rising.