She never lacked partners and seemed to be a great favorite with the young men, especially one good-looking chap with a sunburned face, who looked like a sailor.
They were forming sets for "Money Musk"; it was "ladies' choice," and there was a demand for more couples.

The young lady came ever to Cy's corner and laughingly dropped him a courtesy.
"If you please," she said, "I want a partner.

Will you do me the honor ?" Cy blushingly avowed that he couldn't dance any to speak of.
"Oh, yes, you can! I'm sure you can.

You're the Whittaker boy, aren't you?
I've heard about your barn lessons.

And I want you to try this with me.