25/46 Rose cares nothing for him, but I am not so sure he does not care for her. Rose is very pretty." "Very," smiled Mr.Stanford, "and knows it. I wonder if she will dance with me the night of the ball ?" The night of the ball came, bright, frosty, and calm. The large, roomy, old-fashioned family carriage held Rose, Eeny, Sir Ronald, and Doctor Danton, while Mr.Stanford drove Kate over in a light cutter. The Ponsonbys, who were a very uplifted sort of people, had not invited Grace; and Captain Danton, at the last moment, announced his intention of staying at home also. |