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 In town, but where I do not know. But I must go. Thank you once more, dear Clara. Don’t fail me this evening—and (to the others) if you have no other engagement it will give me great pleasure to have you listen to a young singer who hopes to appear next season, and who will give us, this evening, a foretaste of his powers.

S. I have to be at the Nineteenth Century Club this evening, but after Dr. McCosh and Prof. Elliott have exhausted themselves, I will come to your singing with pleasure.

And I also, my dear Violet, if I have nothing else to do.

V. C. May I take you to your carriage?

Yes, if you will; I wish to speak to you. (The others, after bidding good-night, move away.) Schuyler, where are your eyes? Do you not see that Mrs. Duncan is taking a great interest in you?

V. C. Great Heavens! No! Absurd! Nonsense!