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1:6 A SOCIAL METEOR. “But youll break your engagement, I know, when you reflect that you'll take me out of a most tiresome position, that of playing propriety to these two. I hate to be responsible for anybody’s behavior, but with your assistance I’m sure it won't be half so bad.” “If Miss Wheatley is of the same mind,” responded Jack, doubtfully. | “IT should be delighted of course,” uttered Georgie with freezing politeness. “Good. Now I'll have a decent evening,” cried Ray, clapping her hands like a pleased child, “I had anticipated such a slow one. I expected to fall asleep over my coffee.” But Jack, noticing at once the lack of cordial- ity on Georgie’s part, made up his mind that he had better keep his first engagement, notwith- standing Mrs. ‘Thorne’s pressing invitation. So, starting suddenly, as if just reminded of something, he exclaimed: “By Jove! I had quite forgotten a most import- ant business engagement I had with my brother- in-law. It’s twenty minutes past the time now,” consulting his watch, “and he will be furious when Ifind him. I’m really dreadfully sorry, but after Eomichbooks.co