Then he asked me to attend a school sleigh-ride and supper with him.
I was wild with delight.

At the same time I was wild with apprehension.

I awoke suddenly to the fact of the existence of Father and Mother, and that their permission must be gained.

And I had my doubts--I had very grave doubts.

Yet it seemed to me at that moment that I just _had_ to go on that sleigh-ride.