Awfully struck with your appearance.

Come on, man; don't be foolish," and, hooking his arm in Ralph's, he led him across the room to the lady Ralph had before noticed.
"Miss Regan, this is my brother-officer, Mr.Conway, Ralph, this is Miss Regan, our host's sister, although you would take her for his daughter.

Miss Regan, Mr.Conway is most anxious to have the pleasure of the next dance with you if you are not engaged." Ralph murmured something in confirmation, and Miss Regan at once stood up and placed her hand in his arm.

Ralph gave a reproachful glance at his captain as he moved away.

Fortunately, he was not called upon to say much, for Miss Regan burst out: "It is too bad of you not having been here before, Mr.Conway--quite rude of you.