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is a certain reserve, a certain distance to be
maintained by a nice girl when girls and boys
mingle?"

"Yes, sir."

"It is a part of charm and attraction and the
delicacy that we want our sweet girls to have.
Loudness and boldness and familiarity are just
the opposites; and I have no fear that my Betty
girl will ever have those qualities. But look out
for it in others, and have a care, Betty. That
is all, my child. How pretty you look. Have a
good time."

"Oh, I'm going to, I know. Thanks for the
warning, my daddy. I'll try to be good!"

In a few minutes Betty was off. Mr. Lee was
just drawing his own car from the curb when
a handsome car drew up behind his. He was
glad to see that it was full of young people.
The lad had not come for Betty in his roadster.
Oh, to put off the special pairing and above all,
love-making, as long as possible! But after all,
his girl would have to handle it herself.

In the car Betty found herself with several
persons whom she did not know. Mathilde was
there, and Jack informed Betty that this was
the "inner circle" of guests. Jack was as easily
polite as ever, but his eyes were bright and he

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