Come." And so, as occasion offered, I was put through this ordeal, by no means an easy one.

At each fair charmer, as I bowed, I looked with what directness I dared, to see if I might penetrate the mask and so foil Kitty in her amiable intentions.

This occupation caused me promptly to forget most of the names which I heard, and which I doubt not were all fictitious.

As we passed out at the foot of the row I recalled that I had not heard the name of Ellen.
"Now then, which one is she ?" I queried of my hostess.
"Silly, do you want me to put your hand in hers?
You are now on your own resources.

Play the game." And the next moment she again was gone.
I had opportunity, without rudeness, the crowd so pressing in behind me, to glance once more up the line.