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The Hill House dance was to be a very swagger affair. Black silk masks were to be worn, but Mrs. Fream would supply the masks. There would be boxes of them in the cloak-room, and you took a mask just as you took a programme. It was suggested that each lady and gentleman should choose a letter, Mr. A,--or Miss Z.
-"But of course," said Clare; "half the men will want to be Mr. X. Still, let it go."