But Constance evaded a direct assent.

She would do her best.

But she had promised some to Mr.
Pryce, and some to Mr.Radowitz.
Falloden's look darkened.
"You should not allow him to dance with you," he said imperiously.

"He is too eccentric.

He doesn't know how to behave; and he makes his partners conspicuous." Constance too had risen, and they confronted each other--she all wilfulness.
"I shall certainly dance with him!" she said, with a little determined air.