THE REDEMPTION
OF ANTHONY
CHAPTER I
"I FEEL that this night has witnessed Venus presiding over the feast of Lucullus, while at her right hand sparkled the wit of Æschylus—he was a wit, wasn't he?"
Mr. Peter Schuyler bent low over Mrs. Kaley Martin's hand.
"Good gracious, Peter, you're getting awfully complicated!"
"Well, in words of one syllable, what I wish to say is that you look your loveliest, Tony was great, and I've had a splendid time."
"For all of which I am exceedingly grateful. You off, too, Nan?"
"I am. Peter, move on, so I can say my
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