My confused and rather general good-morning was returned with much precision by all.

Somebody remarked that I did not look well.

Somebody else remarked that was surely because I went to bed so early; that it never had been known to agree with any one.

Some one else wanted to know why I had gone so early, and that I had been hunted for in all directions for a dance which had been a sudden inspiration.
"But as you had gone away, and the musician could not be found, we had to give it up," said Charlotte Benson, "and we owe you both a grudge." "For my part, I am very sorry," said Mr.Langenau.

"I had no thought that you meant to dance last night, or I should have stayed at the piano; I hope you will tell me the next time." "The next time will be to-morrow evening," said Mary Leighton.