just restrained by his eye from coming further."

"What shall you do about it, Julius?" asked his mother, much amused.

"Oh, that will remedy itself. All dogs learn to understand the
bell."

And then the others began to drop in, and were told of the
invitation that was coming.

"I say, Rosamond," cried Charlie, "can brothers and sisters-in-law
dance together?"

"That depends on how the brothers-in-law dance," returned Rosamond.
"Some one, for pity's sake, play a waltz!--Come along Charlie! the
hall is a sweet place for it!--Whistle, Julius!--Frank, whistle!"

And away she whirled. Frank, holding out his hands, was to his
surprise accepted by Cecil, and disappeared with her into the hall.
Julius stood by the mantelpiece, with the first shadow on his brow
his mother had seen since his arrival. Presently he spoke in a
defensive apologetic tone: "She has always been used to this style
of thing."

"Most naturally," said the mother.

"Not that they ever did more than their position required, and Lady
Rathforlane is a truly careful mother. Of course some things might
startle you stay-at-home people; but in all essentials--"