"Will I!" echoed the youth. "What wouldn't I do for you—fire and water—that's all!"
"As bad as that?" laughed the girl panting. "Please don't be silly. Go and get me an ice."
Obediently, he left her and forced his way through the throng to the buffet, while Ray, left alone, started to fan herself vigorously. As she sat there Helen passed on the arm of Mr. Parker. The President stopped short and quizzed the young girl.
"You here?" ejaculated the old gentleman in mock amazement. "Why aren't you dancing? This will never do."
Helen smiled.
"I expect she's tired out. This is the first time I've seen her sit down all evening."
Ray nodded.
"You've guessed right, sis. I'm nearly dead. I sent Dick for an ice."
"Did you ever see such a crowd?" remarked the president of the A. A. M. Company as he surveyed the throng that passed in and out of the rooms.
"Oh, Mrs. Traynor we're having such a jolly time," exclaimed a tall graceful girl, gracefully dressed in light blue empire gown with Grecian head dress.