I supposed you were too
dignified."
"You did! Well, you never were more mistaken in your life. Watch
me, now." The orchestra was playing in lively time, and Captain
Sayre began to do a lively dance, which was something between a
Sailor's Hornpipe and a Double Shuffle.
He danced wonderfully well, and as Patty looked at him the spirit
of the music inspired her, and throwing off her hat, she prettily
caught up the sides of her frilled skirt, and danced, facing him.
He smiled at her, changed his step to a more graceful fancy dance,
and they danced an impromptu duet.
Others gathered about to watch the pretty sight, and Patty soon
discovered that, though she was an accomplished dancer, the
captain was far more familiar with the latest styles and steps.
But he suited his mood to hers, and they advanced, retreated, and
bowed, almost as if they had practised together for the purpose.
Loud applause greeted them as the band ceased playing, and they
were urged to repeat the dance.
"No," said Captain Sayre, laughing; "you forget it is a summer's
day, and that sort of prancing is better suited to a winter
evening. I'm going to take Miss Fairfield away to the lemonade
tent, before she faints from utter exhaustion.
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