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Then: "I think if you don't mind we'll leave Major Desmond out of it," she said; adding, with a distinct change of tone: "What's the hidden charm in that common little Miss Delawny? I saw you dancing with her again to-day." The subtle flattery of the question might have taken effect, had it not followed on her perplexing remark about Lance. As it was, he resented it. "Why not?
Again Miss Arden's glance travelled casually round the room. And Roy saw her start; just enough to swear by.... Desmond was dancing with Miss Delawny ! The frivolous comment on Roy's lips was checked by the look in his partner's eyes. Impossible not to wonder if Lance had actually been engaged; or if ? In any case a knock for Miss Arden's vanity.
Meantime, a pity to waste this one; and there was poor little Miss Delawny sitting out, as usual, in her skimpy pink frock and black hat, trying so hard not to look forlorn that he felt sorry for her. She was tacitly barred by most of the men because she was 'café au lait'; a delicate allusion to the precise amount of Indian blood in her veins.
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