5/16 You must dance in many ballrooms, and make your bow before the great ones of the earth. It is a part of the penalty that you must pay for your name and riches. All that I can wish you is that you lose as little of yourself as possible in the days that lie before you." "I thank you," she answered quietly. "You will let me know when you are ready to take me back." "Have I offended you ?" he asked, as they rose from the table. "I am clumsy, I know, and the words do not come readily to my mouth. |