"It will be so very appropriate, my daughter, for you and Mr.Gusher to lead off." Mrs.
Chapman had not noticed the singular change in Mr.Gusher's manner.

He, however, recovered himself in a minute, and affecting not to notice the young man at Mattie's side, who still kept his eyes fixed on him, he resumed: "Do me ze 'onar, Miz, and you shall make me so happy." "I am sure, mamma," returned Mattie, "Mr.Gusher will excuse me.

It was very kind of you to remember me," (turning to Mr.Gusher.) "But really I should appear very awkward dancing with you, who are so good a dancer.

I am sure you will excuse me for the opening dance, Mr.Gusher, and I shall have the pleasure, if you will condescend to honor me, of dancing with you during the evening." "My daughter, my daughter!" interrupted Mrs.Chapman, motioning with her fan, "pray don't be eccentric to-night.

Accept the honor Mr.Gusher intended and please me--if only for once." "I am sure, mamma, I always try to please you," returned Mattie, "and I appreciate the honor Mr.Gusher would do me, knowing how much my dear mamma admires him." Here Mattie paused for a moment and tapped her fingers with her fan, as the young man who had stood by her side turned and walked away for a moment.