Ruby's Reward — page 153: what you’re looking at

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“Oh, My Ruggtes, what a satire upon the dancing of the day !” cried Ruby, with aimerry lauzh. ‘But we are to have an old-fashioned contra-dance just before supper, and Lam sure you will be able to manage that. Will you dance it, and lead off with me?” she concluded in a moat alluring manner, ‘* Bless your heart, Miss Ruby ! I believe it would do my old legs good,” he replied, with animation ; then added, with » glanco from Walter to her, “but I hope you ain’ giving up any of your own pleasures for me. ‘No, indeed ; that will bo a pleasure for mec; so consider yourself engaged, if you please. And now,” turning to Walter, ‘“Twant to introduce you toa charming friend of mine, for I must keep you busy this evening.” She led him away and presented him to Migs Florence Partridge, and her sister Annie—two bright, pretty girls, whom he secured for following sets—and then, Ruby, | having performed this duty, tripped away upon other hospitable cares intent, comichooks.com