"But, now that we've congratulated you, we mustn't keep you an instant longer from your classmates.

I had just come in with my car, and Laura told me, so I directed my man to wait.

He'll take you both along the road in short order.

Good night, my boy!" Laura brought her wrap, holding it out to Dick.
"If you're to be a gallant Army officer," she teased, "you must learn to do this sort of thing gracefully." Blushing, Dick did his best.

Then the young people went out.
Dick helped his companion into the car, then seated himself beside her.
"We're going to pick up Dave and Belle," Laura explained, as the car moved swiftly away.