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A SOCIAL METEOR. 27 of manner which few women could resist, and this she soon discovered. A few moments later the dining-room doors were thrown open and dinner was announced. Everything had an air of profuse, open-handed hospitality and showed that the host and hostess intended to regale their guests royally. A crystal chandelier threw its soft light over everything, and a faint odor of violets pervaded the room. ‘There was a dainty rustle of silks and laces as the ladies took their seats. It was evident before long that Mr. Grant was very much attracted by his fair neighbor, and as the evening advanced, this favorable impression seemed to deepen, for he had eyes for no one else. | He tried to illustrate to her the advantages club life in Philadelphia possessed over club life in other parts of the world; he gave her descriptions of the winter sports there; of his horses and dogs; everything and anything, looking at her all the time, with admiration written on every line of his face. Georgie, on her part, appeared to be pleased with his attentions, and although she now and then made a remark to her right hand neighbor, Gomicsooks (E(@)