She danced often with him and showed a certain preference for his society.

Alice and Lydia were puzzled by Betty's manner.

As they were intimate friends they believed they knew something of her likes and dislikes.

Had not Betty told them she did not care for Mr.Miller?
What was the meaning of the arch glances she bestowed upon him, if she did not care for him?
To be sure, it was nothing wonderful for Betty to smile,--she was always prodigal of her smiles--but she had never been known to encourage any man.
The truth was that Betty had put her new resolution into effect; to be as merry and charming as any fancy-free maiden could possibly be, and the farthest removed from a young lady pining for an absent and indifferent sweetheart.

To her sorrow Betty played her part too well.
Except to Wetzel, whose keen eyes little escaped, there was no significance in Miller's hilarity one moment and sudden thoughtfulness the next.