Lallie looked white and tired. Presently Paddy felt her sway in his arms. "Stop!" she cried breathlessly; "am I mad, or is that Tony standing on the other side of the room?"
Paddy piloted her skilfully over to Tony. One glance at their faces was enough for that astute youth.
"How ripping of you to come!" he exclaimed; "but Lallie's a mean little minx not to tell me you were coming."
"She didn't know. I didn't know myself five hours ago. But I have something very important to say to Lallie--something that couldn't possibly wait."
Paddy chuckled.
"You may have the rest of this dance," he said; "and you may trust Lallie for knowing the best places for sitting out."
"Will you come?" asked Tony.
"To the end of the world," said Lallie, as she slipped her hand under his arm; "but I warn you, Tony, dear, with me you won't have altogether a tranquil journey."
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