I have only been to one before in my life--ever.

That was at Cheltenham.

An aunt took me--I didn't dance.
There were hardly any men, but I enjoyed it." "Well, you shall dance this time," said Marcella, "for I will make Mr.
Raeburn introduce you." "Nonsense, you won't have any time to think about me.

You will be the queen--everybody will want to speak to you.

I shall sit in a corner and look at you--that will be enough for me." Marcella went up to her quickly and kissed her, then she said, still holding her-- "I know you think I ought to be very happy, Mary!" "I should think I do!" said Mary, with astonished emphasis, when the voice paused--"I should think I do!" "I _am_ happy--and I want to make him happy.