I should have thought as soon of Jupiter playing a dancing tune, as Mr.Regulus.But he not only played well, he seemed to enjoy it.

I was prepared now, to see him on the floor dancing with Madge, though I sincerely hoped he would not permit himself to be exhibited in that manner.

Madge was resolved upon this triumph, and called loudly to Edith to come and take her place at the instrument, and play the liveliest waltz in the universe for her and Mr.Regulus.
"Thank you, Miss Melville," said he, laying down his violin and resuming his usual grave and dignified manner, "I am no dancing bear." "Come, Mr.Regulus, I have no doubt you dance as charmingly as you play.
Besides, you would not be so ungallant as to refuse a lady's request." "Not a _lady-like_ request," he answered, with a shrewd cast of the eye under his beetling brows.
This sarcasm was received with acclamation; but Meg lifted her brow as dauntless as ever and laughed as loudly.
I began to feel weary of mirth in which I could not sympathize.

Mrs.
Linwood came to me, and saying I looked pale and wan, insisted upon my retiring.

To this I gladly assented.