I simply cannot go home till I have had my dance." The girl was almost in tears.
"Never mind, dear," said Adrien.

"He has many duties to-night with all these players to look after.

I think we had better go whenever Vic returns.

I am awfully sorry for you, Patricia," she added.

"No! Don't! You simply must not cry here." She put her arm around her sister's shoulder, her own lips trembling, and drew her close.