Just then, however, a waltz struck up and Mrs.Wentworth began to dance, so Keith stood leaning against the wall.

Presently a member of a group of young men near Keith said: "The Lancaster looks well to-night." "She does.

The old man's at home, Ferdy's on deck." "Ferdy be dashed! Besides, where is Mrs.Went-- ?" "Don't lay any money on that." "She's all right.

Try to say anything to her and you'll find out." The others laughed; and one of them asked: "Been trying yourself, Stirling ?" "No.

I know better, Minturn." "Why doesn't she shake Ferdy then ?" demanded the other.