No, I must get along." She was wise enough to resist the temptation to improve upon an already splendid impression.

"Come as soon as you can." "I'll be there in a few minutes," Sam assured her convincingly.
"Save some dances for me." Ruth went away happy.

At the gate she glanced furtively back.
Sam was looking after her.

She marched down the street with light step.

"I must wear low-necked dresses more in the evenings," she said to herself.