There is the music now, and he leaves me to hunt the house for him." "Unpardonable," said the gallant colonel.

"At his age I should have known better.

Oleander, make your peace if you can." The colonel made his bow, and then he walked away.
Dr.Oleander drew her arm inside his own, bending very low over the sparkling sprite.
"You are not implacable, I trust, Miss Mollie.

It was all the colonel's fault, I assure you." Mollie shrugged her shoulders.
"Of course you say so.

Oh, don't wear that imploring face! I forgive you; but sin no more.