THE REDEMPTION OF ANTHONY
one is here. The cotillion is at ten, you know."
"Won't you go in my place, mother?"
"Mercy, no, child, I'm used to it! You run along."
"Come along, and make me the proudest man here," said The Parson, offering his arm.
"I wish to tell you once again that never in your life have you looked so 'gorjoose,'" murmured Peter to Mrs. Martin, as he joined her.
"It helps greatly, Peter, thank you," she answered. "Priscilla is in the dining-room with The Parson, so when you want to start things go and get her."
"The Parson? Why didn't you let me take her to the dining-room?"
"You have privileges enough. The Parson can't dance the cotillion with her, you know."
"Drat the Parson!" said Peter, hurrying on,
Some other people held Mrs. Martin's at-
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