If you will not dance with me again, will you walk through the rooms ?" Many admiring glances followed them--a handsomer pair was seldom seen.
They passed through the long suite of rooms and on to the conservatory, where lamps gleamed like stars between the green plants and rare exotics.
"Will you rest here ?" said Ronald.

"The ball room is so crowded one can not speak there." "Ah," thought Miss Charteris, "then he really has something to say to me!" Despite her calm dignity and serene manner, Valentine's heart beat high.

She loved the gallant young heir--his honest, kindly nature had a great charm for her.

She saw that the handsome face bending over the flowers was agitated and pale.

Miss Charteris looked down at the lilies in her hand.