Naturally I like Percy." About three weeks after the memorable evening at Doctor Lagarde's, the two friends encountered each other on the steps of a club.
"Have you got anything to do to-night ?" asked the Major.
"Nothing that I know of," said Percy, "unless I go to the theater." "Let the theater wait, my boy.

My old regiment gives a ball at Woolwich to-night.

I have got a ticket to spare; and I know several sweet girls who are going.

Some of them waltz, Percy! Gather your rosebuds while you may.

Come with me." The invitation was accepted as readily as it was given.