Feather started and drew somewhat nearer to him.
"How hideous! What do you mean! Where was the party ?" she asked.
"It was a small dance given by the Duchess, very kindly, for Robin," he answered.
"For Robin!" with open eyes whose incredulity held irritation.

"The old Duchess giving parties to her 'useful companion' girl! What nonsense! Who was there ?" sharply.
"The young fellows who would be first called on if there was war.

And the girls who are their relatives.

Halwyn was there--and young Dormer and Layton--they are all in the army.

The cannon balls would be for them as well as for the Tommies of their regiments.