Ralph went on to explain what a marvelous little flyer Miss Carlton was, until Linda's eyelids fluttered in embarrassment, and she wished he would stop talking so that she could hear some of the Lieutenant's experiences. But the music had started, and Ralph was impatient to dance.
"We mustn't keep Lieutenant Hulbert," he explained. "He's to have Kit's first dance."
With a gracious bow the young officer withdrew, and Ralph turned to Harry.
"Do me a favor, Harry, old man?" he said.
"Did you call him Harriman?" asked Linda. "Why all the dignity?"
"No. 'Harry—old—man!'"
"So long as you don't call me 'the old Harry,'" laughed the other. "Well, what is it?"
"Lend me your girl friend for this dance. I have something very important to tell to Linda."
"All right," agreed the other, pleasantly. "At least if you'll find me another girl."
"Sure I will," said Ralph, and in another minute he came back with Louise Haydock, Linda's chum.