I see no reason why you need hesitate to attend.

I merely wondered if you could procure me an invitation." "Did she tell you about it ?" "Well, she delicately hinted at it, and, you know, things are pretty slow here in a social way.

She merely suggested that I might possibly meet her again there." "Of course; it is given in her honor." "So I understood, although she sought to deceive me into the belief that she was not the lady.

We met purely by accident, you understand, and I am desirous of a more formal presentation." The minister drew in his breath sharply, but the clasp of his extended hand was not devoid of warmth.

"I will have a card of invitation sent you at the camp.