to tell, did he want to. He found Mlle. Nadiboff's bright, gentle smile
most alluring. So, when the music for the waltz sounded the submarine
captain led her forth on to the floor.

At the finish, after Jack had led his partner to a seat, Lieutenant
Featherstone joined them. One or two others approached, and Benson
slipped away, though just before he did so the young woman's eyes met
his with a flash of invitation to seek her again later.

"You've been extremely, attentive, but I, imagine some of the other men
are combining to thrash you, Jack," smiled Farnum, when Benson returned
to his friends.

"Mlle. Nadiboff is a very delightful young woman," Jack answered,
heartily. "I'm sorry you don't dance, Hal."

"If I were very sorry, I'd learn," rejoined Hastings, simply.

During the waltz and the number that followed Jack remained with his
friends, looking on.

Then Lieutenant Featherstone, feeling that the Navy must look to the
enjoyment of these strangers, came over to them.

"How many of you dance?" inquired the lieutenant.

"Two of us," answered Hal. "I don't."

"Mr. Farnum, I must introduce you to an agreeable partner," urged the
Navy officer. "Who shall it be? I know most of the ladies here."