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`` How did you know that I could do it ? '' he asked , and he rejoiced with pride that his author did not yet know of either the existence or his sacrifice of `` The Rosie Posie Girl . '' `` Why , I do n't know -- I knew just because I -- I -- '' For the first time Mr. Vandeford was absolutely certain of the flutter towards him , and at the same time felt certain that he was the first man who ever had been certain of it ; and just as his breast and arms were hollowing themselves to nest it he -- denied it and himself . He did n't want it at a purchase price , and he took Miss Adair home and locked her in the Y. W. C. A. before midnight . The journey down to Atlantic City on Sunday morning was accomplished with much joy and hilarity . The entire cast of `` The Purple Slipper '' acted like boys and girls let out of school , and mischievous children at that . Miss Adair enjoyed it all immensely , and at times she very timidly joined in the fun , which was centering itself upon putting Mr. Leigh of the uncertain feet , and Miss Grayson , the glowerer , into white ribbon bonds , which bonds were supplied from a large box of bonbons , the identity of the donor of which she refused to reveal , though Mr. Kent declared he had brought her to the station in a gold limousine with diamond wheels , and bore the name of Billy Astorbilt .