“Yes.”

“Oh, Bart!”

“I was as angry as a—as a—as a fool!” he said. “I couldn’t help it! I even thought of leaving without a word, and going back to town.”

She uttered a little cry.

“I am so glad you did not!” she whispered.

“Are you really glad, Elsie?”

“Really and truly, Bart.”

“Have you been dancing again?”

“No.”