And if there had been, it would have excited no comment.

Most of the young men had sampled some of old Dan's best rye and their flushed faces and unusual spirits did not result altogether from the exercise of the dance.
After one of the reels Miller led Betty, with whom he had been dancing, into one of the side rooms.

Round the dimly lighted room were benches upon which were seated some of the dancers.

Betty was uneasy in mind and now wished that she had remained at home.

They had exchanged several commonplace remarks when the music struck up and Betty rose quickly to her feet.
"See, the others have gone.