Belton was not conscious of the omission but it pleased Antoinette immensely.
Belton said, "I am in the well." The questioner asked, "How many feet ?" Belton replied, "ONLY one." "Whom will you have to take you out ?" queried the questioner.

Belton was in a dazed condition.

He was astounded at his own temerity in having deliberately planned to call Miss Nermal to kiss him before that crowd or for that matter to kiss him at all.

However he decided to make a bold dash.

He averted his head and said, "Miss Antoinette Nermal." All eyes were directed to Miss Nermal to see her refuse.