And because of this you will give up our dancing-parties!" "I will," said Anton; "for, if I do not, I run a risk of being considered an intruder or an impostor." Lenore tossed her little head.

"Go, then, sir!" and she turned away.
Anton stood like one annihilated.

Had he been ten years older, he might have interpreted her anger more favorably.

As it was, a bitter pang thrilled through him.

But the thought of what was still to be done nerved him to overcome it, and he walked steadily, nay, proudly to where Frau von Baldereck was doing the honors.