The one thought that beat through her quick brain was:
"Will Jerry come back for me?"
CHAPTER IX
THE DANCE AND ITS SEQUEL
Mrs. Chichester's uncompromising attitude had a great deal to do
with what followed. Had she shown the slightest suggestion of
fairness or kindness toward Peg things might have resulted
differently.
But her adamantine attitude decided Jerry.
He resolved to fly in the face of the proprieties.
He would take the little child to the Assembly Rooms, put her in the
care of his mother and sisters and safeguard at least one evening's
pleasure for her.
And this he did.
He met her at the foot of the path when he saw all the lights
disappear in the house.
They walked across the lawns and meadows on that beautiful July
night with the moon shining down on them.
Once at the great hall his mother put the gauche little Peg at her
ease, introduced her to the most charming of partners, and saw that
everything was done to minister, to her enjoyment.
It was a wonderful night for Peg.
She danced every dance: she had the supper one with Jerry: she
laughed and sang and romped and was the centre of all the attention.
What might have appeared boldness in another with Peg was just her
innocent, wilful, child-like nature.
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