Then Dave and Dan exchanged partners for two more dances.
After their first dance, a waltz, Dave led Laura to a seat.
"Will you get me a glass of water, Dave ?" Laura asked, fanning herself.
As Dave hastened away he felt, once more, a light, detaining touch.
"Darry, did you save those two dances for me with Miss Meade ?" asked Treadwell.
"Oh, I'm sorry," Dave replied.

"But there had been many other applicants.

By the time that Miss Meade's card was filled there were many disappointed ones." "And I'm one of them ?" demanded Mr.Treadwell.
"Very sorry," replied Darrin regretfully, "but you were one of the left-over ones." "Very good, sir," replied Treadwell coldly, and moved away.
"Now, I'll wager anything that Treadwell is sore with me," murmured Dave to himself.

"However, Belle is the one to be pleased." It was a particularly gay and pleasant hop.

When it was over Dave and Dan escorted the girls and Mrs.Meade back to the hotel.