But the figure was evidently too
intent on peering within the ballroom to pay any attention to what might be
occurring outside. Whence had she come: whither was she bound?
A temporary congestion in the street held up the caravan for a spell; and Ah Cum
looked backward to note if any of the party had become separated. His
condition is not unfavourable, but there may be a relapse at any moment. I dared not sing, I dared not laugh, except
when you went away. A woman’s shoe lay on the threadbare carpeting. People of your sort—I don’t want the instincts to—to rush our
situation. “I will come—with pleasure,” she said, “if you will promise to treat me as a new
acquaintance—not to refer to—Paris—at all. ”
They eyed her incredulously. He left that arid rule
clear of the least mist of refinement or delicacy. “Quite alone, sir. Somewhere she
had read that it was the proper thing to do and that men liked to be alone with
their tobacco. We have a great
deal to discuss, you and I. Neither did his interest,—which was by no means
inconsiderable,—nor his general popularity, procure him the preferment he
desired. ‘Cajolery? This is not your style. It’s all very fine and all
that, Vee, this freedom, but it isn’t going to work.
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