Jules is only twenty, and I eighteen.

We must wait; but I love him to distraction, and he adores me! Tra-la-la!" She seized the cat once more, and went whirling round the room.
Her waltz was suddenly interrupted.
A gentleman, young, tall, and stately, stood, hat in hand, in the doorway, regarding her.
"Don't let me intrude," said the gentleman, politely advancing.

"Don't let me interrupt anybody, I beg!" Grace arose, smiling.
"Rose, let me present my brother, Doctor Danton! Frank, Miss Rose Danton!" Miss Rose dropped the kitten and her eyes, and made an elaborate curtsey.
"My entrance spoiled a very pretty tableau," said the Doctor, "and disappointed pussy, I am afraid.

Pray, continue your waltz, Miss Rose, and don't mind me." "I don't," said Rose, carelessly, "my waltz was done, and I have to dress." She ran out of the room, but put her head in again directly.
"Grace!" "Yes!" "Will you come and curl my hair by-and-by ?" "No, I haven't time." "What shall I do, then?
Babette tears it out by the roots." "I am not busy," said the Doctor, blandly.

"I haven't much experience in curling young ladies' hair, but I am very willing to learn." "You are very kind," said his sister, "but we can dispense with your services.