It has just occurred to me that the dress I am wearing is
her suggestion. Let him try to explain!"
Speech unloosed the fountain. She stripped off her gloves to free her
hands. At that instant the dancers parted to admit Philip. Instinctively
they stopped as they approached and with wondering faces walled in Edith
and Philip, Polly and Tom.
"Mighty good of you to wait!" cried Philip, his face showing his delight
over his success in capturing the Yellow Emperor. "I thought when I
heard the music you were going on."
"How did you think I was going on?" demanded Edith Carr in frigid tones.
"I thought you would step aside and wait a few seconds for me, or dance
with Henderson. It was most important to have that moth. It completes a
valuable collection for a person who needs the money. Come!"
He held out his arms.
"I 'step aside' for no one!" stormed Edith Carr. "I await no other
girl's pleasure! You may 'complete the collection' with that!"
She drew her engagement ring from her finger and reached to place it
on one of Philip's outstretched hands. He saw and drew back. Instantly
Edith dropped the ring. As it fell, almost instinctively Philip caught
it in air. With amazed face he looked closely at Edith Carr. Her
distorted features were scarcely recognizable. He held the ring toward
her.
"Edith, for the love of mercy, wait until I can explain," he begged.
"Put on your ring and let me tell you how it is.
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