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A SOCIAL METEOR. . 49 go. But come to dinner to-morrow; it’s my day home, you know, and perhaps, if you’re very good, I may manage to let you see her alone for a half- hour or so during the evening.” Lee grasped her hand, murmuring his thanks. “Pas du tout,” she said, coolly. “TI shall enjoy managing a /e¢e-a-tete almost as much as you will taking partinit. But now let me give you some instructions. To begin with, she must not sus- pect, for an instant, that I know anything about the state of your feelings toward her. Let her find that out naturally ; it will be much better so. Be careful what you do, and for heaven’s sake don’t be rash. » Don’t let her read your intentions in those big, honest eyes of yours, nor let her lose interest in you by seeing you dancing attendance upon some other girl. Consider always how you can best please her, without letting her see your object, and this you will find no easy task, for she is aremarkably bright young woman. Bealways at her service, and yet never obtrusive. Adore her, if you like, but don’t tell her about it at pres- ent. Follow my instructions, and time and I will dothe rest. Must you go so soon? Well, I shall see you in the crush. Stay a moment, though. _ Send her some flowers to-day, and a box of bon- EORMICELOOC) S (EO)