Captain Richmond immediately went to her side.
“Augusta,” he said, “have you a dance to spare for me? You haven’t given me one yet.”
“I can give you the present one,” she replied at once, “if you will sit it out with me.”
“With pleasure! Where shall we go? You are in a fearful draught just here, and you look positively cold.”
“I am shivering,” replied Augusta. “Let us go to the conservatory.”
They went there. The conservatory was too hot for many people on this summer’s night, and was comparatively empty. Augusta sank down on a seat.
“I will get you a wrap,” said the Captain. “You ought not to feel cold on a night like this.”
“Oh, I am quite all right,” she answered. “Don’t leave me; let us sit down and talk. You are very fond of Nancy, are you not?”
“Of course; we all are,” he replied.
“I should like to say——” stammered Augusta.