"Who cried out ?" "Old Margery, sir.

She's seen a ghost!" "Seen what ?" "A ghost, sir; out in the tamarack walk ?--She's fell down in a fit in the hall." There was a little chorus of startled exclamations from the ladies.
Captain Danton came forward, his florid face changing to white; and Kate, all her colour gone, dropped her partner's arm.
"Come with me, Doctor Danton," he said.

"Yes, Kate, you too.

My friends, do not let this foolish affair disturb you.

Excuse us for a few moments, and pray go on as if nothing had happened." They left the ball-room together.