[The Odds by Ethel M. Dell]@TWC D-Link book
The Odds

CHAPTER VI
7/7

"But I think it possible that by that time he won't be quite so anxious to take me with him.

Time alone will prove.

How many waltzes did you ask for ?" "As many as I can get, of course," said Jerry, taking instant advantage of this generous invitation.
She laughed recklessly, and gave him her card.
"Take them then, my dear boy.

I am ready to dance all night long." She laughed again still more recklessly when he handed her card back to her.
"You are very daring!" she remarked.
He looked momentarily disconcerted.
"You don't mind, do you ?" "I mind?
It's what I meant you to do," she answered lightly.

"Shall I say you are very daring on my behalf ?" Jerry flushed a deep red.
"I would do anything under the sun for you, Nan," he said, in a low voice.
Whereat she laughed again--a gay, sweet laugh, and left him..


<<Back  Index  Next>>

D-Link book Top

TWC mobile books