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The young man had bad concussion, and was obliged to remain a week at Rideau Hall, whilst the poor girl was disfigured for life. Whilst on the subject of ball-suppers, there was a curious custom prevailing in Lisbon. Small pieces of chicken, tongue, or beef were piled on plates, each piece skewered with a wooden toothpick.
When she went back to the ball-room Captain Winstanley followed her and claimed his waltz. The band was just striking up the latest love-sick German melody, "Weit von dir!" a strain of drawling tenderness. "You had better go and secure your supper," said Vixen coldly. "I despise all ball-suppers. This one most particularly, if it were to deprive me of my waltz."
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