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72 A SOCIAL METEOR. “But this cannot affect you,” uttered Ray pointedly. “Still, peoplé have been known to change their minds.” “What,” cried Ray. “Yes, you're actually blushing. So Lee proposed to-night, and you ac- cepted him ?” oVes.” Again there was a short silence. Then Ray said, kissing her: ‘Well, my dear, I wish you every possible hap- piness, of course. Leeis a splendid fellow, and if there ever was a girl with a bright prospect be- fore her, it is you. But I’m hardly in the mood to congratulate you very heartily just now. When I can I will, and in the meantime I will pray for you. By the way,” more brightly, “ there’s your guitar. Hand it to me and I'll sing some- thing appropriate for the occasion. Now what shall it be ?”’ as Georgie obeyed her. “Anything, only be careful, or you'll disturb Charley.” “Happy thought,” returned Ray, unfeelingly, “he disturbed me this evening, and now I’lltake a turn.” She struck a chord or two, and then began comicbooks (E(o)