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294 Despite the smallness of his features, his face had a certain strength and determination.

Suddenly his cousin touched him on the arm.

"Look," she said; "watch your tall college friend. He's looking for her, too."

Hart's eyes were searching the room. All at once he caught sight of Madge sitting opposite; Miss Bliss was beside her. They both nodded to him, and he crossed over to them.

"I am not afraid of that sort," said Danforth with a sneer.

In answer, Mrs. Trevellian merely raised her eyebrows.

"Then you are not so clever as I thought you were," she said. "I think she likes him. Does he dance?"

"Not that I know of," Danforth replied.

"Well, then, go over at once and take her out. I know Mrs. Hollingsworth very well; I may be able to do you a good turn."

"Oh, I'm friends enough with the old lady," said Danforth, rising. "I think she'd like it well enough."

With that he walked across the room. Miss Bliss frowned a little as she saw him approaching, but in another instant he had placed his