The dance is at the Guest mansion, and Stephen's sisters are the hostesses. Maggie is reluctant to dance because it has been so long since she has done so. Stephen has tried to find a way to ask her to dance, and when he finally does, he takes her to the conservatory instead. He impulsively kisses her arm over and over, which makes Maggie angry. She tells him to go away and never come near her again.
She and Philip meet briefly the next day.....
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