"But I was speaking more of her character—-at least, her disposition.
Miss Atterly is highly sympathetic. I wish you'd meet her, Laura."
"I shall be delighted to do so, Dan."
"After this dance, then? And I want Belle to meet her, too. Miss Atterly has noticed you both, and was much interested when she learned that you were old school-day friends of mine."
So, after the music had ceased, Dan escorted Laura over to where
Dave and Belle were chatting.
"Belle," asked Dan in his most direct way, "will you come and be introduced to Miss Atterly?"
"The young lady you've been dancing with so much?" Miss Meade inquired. "The tall, stately blonde?"
"Yes," Dan nodded.
"I shall be glad to meet Miss Atterly. But how about her? Do you think she could stand the shock?"
"Miss Atterly is very anxious to meet you both," Dalzell assured
Belle.
"Take me over and shock her, then," laughed Belle.