But he determined now that he would go to this dance and in so doing return once more to the world that he knew.

By this time he had become pretty well accustomed to his father's death and saw no reason why he should not have a good time.
At first he thought he would ask Turner to go with him, but in the end made up his mind to go alone, instead; one always had a better time when one went alone.

Young Haight would have liked to have asked Turner, but did not because he supposed, of course, that Vandover would take her.

In the end Turner had Delphine act as her escort.
Vandover arrived at Henrietta Vance's house at about half-past eight.

A couple of workmen were stretching the last guy ropes of the awning that reached over the sidewalk; every window of the house was lighted.