" He kept his eyes fixed on Gusher, as
if resolved to read his thoughts in the changes that were going on in
his countenance.
"Pardon, pardon, monsieur," returned Mr. Gusher, affecting an air of
self-confidence supported by innocence. "I ne-var re-mem-bar as we has
meets before. You shall zee I shall make you my respects. We shall meet
again, I am sure of zat, zen we shall be such good friends. But I ne-var
re-mem-bar zat we meets before."
"You were living in a castle then," returned the young man, coolly, "and
I was only an outsider. People who live in castles at times don't
remember common people."
It was a strange and curious meeting. Mattie saw there was something
embarrassing between the two gentlemen, and came quickly to their
relief.
"I am Mr. Romer's partner for the first dance," she said, addressing Mr.
Gusher, with a bow. "It was very thoughtless of me. You were so very
kind. But I am sure you are too generous not to excuse me."
"It is my great misfortune, miz. But you shall zee as I ne-var intrude
myself.
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