Ruby's Reward — page 144: what you’re looking at

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“1 believe Z did not find it such a for- midablo undertaking to get acquainted with you,” Ruby retorted, with a light laugh ; “and I know scores of young ladies who will make charming partners after an in- faoduction, 1 shall expect you to present yourselves in season for the first quadrille.” “T promise, upon one condition,” said Walter, in an cager tone, © And what ig that 2?” ‘Phat you will dance it with me,” A ripple of colour stole into Ruby’s check, and her eyes dropped an instant as she met his glance. : Then shes drew back and swept him a charming little courtesy, saying : ‘With pleasure, Mr Richardson. Iam delighted to have scenred your presence upon such casy terms.” ‘Thank you,’ Walter simply returned, but his cyes told her that be longed to vive utterance to inuch stronger language, while the clasp of his hand at parting had a lover’s lingering touch in it. (To be Continued.) comichooks.com