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The Danger Mark

CHAPTER XI
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Quick, dear, here comes Bunny and Reggie Wye and Peter Tappan, all mad as hatters.

I've behaved abominably to them! Will you find me after the third dance?
Very well; tell me you love me then--whisper it, quick!...

Ah-h! Moi aussi, Monsieur.

And, remember, after the third dance!" She turned slowly from him to confront an aggrieved group of masked young men, who came up very much hurt, clamouring for justice, explaining volubly that it was up to her to keep her engagements and dance with somebody besides Duane Mallett.
"Mon Dieu, Messieurs, je ne demanderais pas mieux," she said gaily.

"Why didn't somebody ask me before ?" "You promised us each a dance," retorted Tappan sulkily, "but you never made good.


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