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I 'm going to see what 's in the big tent over there . Come on , fellows . '' They went , dodging their way between chattering groups and impeding chairs , but when Perry peered through the doorway of the marquee he was met with a chilly look from a waiter on guard there . `` Supper is at ten o'clock , sir , '' said the servant haughtily . `` That 's all right , '' replied Perry kindly . `` Do n't hurry on my account , old top ! '' What to do for the succeeding hour was the question , for , while all save Perry and Ossie danced more or less skilfully , they knew no one to dance with .