She watched him step into his carriage; he turned and
raised his hat again, --a trifling circumstance that Ruth dwelt upon with
pleasure; a second glance always presupposes an interested first.
He did not fail to keep his promise; and once on the lookout for "cases"
herself, Ruth soon found enough irons in the fire to occupy her spare
moments.
Mrs. Levice, however, insisted upon her resuming her place in society.
"A young girl must not withdraw herself from her sphere, or people will
either consider her eccentric or will forget her entirely. Don't be
unreasonable, Ruth; there is no reason why you should not enjoy every
function in our circle, and Louis is always happy to take you. When he
asked you if you would go with him to the Art Exhibition on Friday night, I
heard you say you did not know. Now why?"
"Oh, that?" I never gave it a second's thought. I promised Father to go
with him in the afternoon; I did not consider it worth an explanation."
"But, you see, I did. It looks very queer for Louis to be travelling
around by himself; couldn't you go again in the evening with him?"
"Of course, you over-thoughtful aunt. If the pictures are good, a second
visit will not be thrown away, --that is, if Louis is really anxious for my
companionship.
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