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146 A SOCIAL METEOR. it is not the proper thing for us to do. If any one saw us it would be certain to create talk.” “T don’t think so, dear,” replied Ray. “You are sure of yourself, aren’t you? ll promise to. take entire possession of Jack, truly, so that he sha’n’t bother you at all, and no one will see us. Do let us go, Georgie, for my . sake; remember what a life I lead at home, and let me enjoy myself for one evening, at. least, before I go back to it. I like and admire this young fellow exceedingly, and if I have a chance to spend a pleasant evening in his company, I think you ought to be willing to help me, instead of discouraging everything I propose. Come, I’d do as much for you.” - Georgie turned her head away and sighed, a long weary sigh. She could think of no argu- ment to bring to bear upon this perverse woman. She was tempted to tell her once for all, that if she was determined to go, she would have to dis- pense with her presence, at least. Suddenly she rose and cried: ~ ‘Are you heartless, Ray, that you cannot feel for mein this? Do you call yourself a friend of 'mine, and yet persist in dragging me where I do not wish to go? Put yourself in my place. GComicboo S.CO