So now I throw myself upon your mercy." "I wonder is it quite safe!" hesitatingly.

"But, perhaps, the risk is equally great on your part.

Ah! the lights go on again." "And the band plays a Hungarian Waltz; how better could we cement friendship than to that measure ?" "You think so?
I am not so sure, and there are many names already on my card--" "Do not look," I interrupted swiftly, "for I claim first choice since this afternoon." "You do ?" and her eyes laughed into mine provokingly.

"And I had forgotten it all; did I, indeed promise you ?" "Only with your eyes." "Oh, my eyes! always my eyes! Well, for once, at least, I will redeem even that visionary pledge," and her glance swept the room hastily.

"But I advise that you accept my surrender quickly, sir--I am not sure but this was Captain Grant's dance, and he is coming now.".