Despite the smallness of his features, his face had a certain strength and determination.
Suddenly his cousin touched him on the arm.
"Look," she said; "watch your tall college friend. He's looking for her, too."
Hart's eyes were searching the room. All at once he caught sight of Madge sitting opposite; Miss Bliss was beside her. They both nodded to him, and he crossed over to them.
"I am not afraid of that sort," said Danforth with a sneer.
In answer, Mrs. Trevellian merely raised her eyebrows.
"Then you are not so clever as I thought you were," she said. "I think she likes him. Does he dance?"
"Not that I know of," Danforth replied.
"Well, then, go over at once and take her out. I know Mrs. Hollingsworth very well; I may be able to do you a good turn."
"Oh, I'm friends enough with the old lady," said Danforth, rising. "I think she'd like it well enough."
With that he walked across the room. Miss Bliss frowned a little as she saw him approaching, but in another instant he had placed his
