"I can't spare you yet.

I must have one more dance just to soothe my nerves.

I've been dancing with a faultless automaton who didn't understand me in the least.
Now I want the real thing again." "Have some tea!" said Scott.
"Thanks!" Sir Eustace sat down on the edge of the table, facing his sister and Dinah.

"You're not going to let me down, now are you ?" he said.

"I'm counting on that dance, and I haven't enjoyed myself at all since I saw you last.