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The gift of the gods was Ted Perkins , whose vest was decorated like Cap 's and who had no entanglements . When the approach of the Sophomore cotillion set Roble agog with a pleasant but hardly strong-minded excitement , he `` asked her . '' Peace of mind comes naturally after such an invitation is given and accepted ; on rare occasions this does not last . The first thing that occurred to ruffle Miss Arnold 's complacency was a chance remark dropped one noon by Perkins as they were strolling home obliquely from the Quad . `` Cap is n't going to lead with Miss Martin , after all , '' said he . `` Indeed ! '' exclaimed Lillian .