"I wish I could make the world one great ball-room for you," said Jerry earnestly.
"Do ye?" asked Peg tremulously.
"I do."
"With you as me partner?"
"Yes"
"Dancin' every dance with me?"
"Every one"
"Wouldn't that be beautiful? An' no creepin' back afther it all like a thief in the night?"
"No," replied Jerry. "Your own mistress, free to do whatever you wished."
"Oh," she cried impulsively; "wouldn't that be wondherful!" Suddenly she gave a little elfish chuckle and whispered: