"I know the new dance"; and she began to execute it on the walk.

The door of a house opposite us opened, and a tall youth came out, hat in hand.

Without evincing surprise, he advanced toward Helen, gravely dancing the same step; they finished the figure with unmoved countenances.

"Come now," I said, taking her arm.

He then made a series of bows to us, retreating to the house, with his face toward us, till he reached the door and closed it.