HE—I'll beg your pardon when next I can look at you. That reminds me. Have you anything on for tomorrow night? SHE—Um-m-m, no. HE—I'd like to take you to Albaugh's. You've seen a musical comedy at the Academy, and a serious drama at Ford's, and it might be well to take a dash into "vodevil" before the week is over. SHE—Do you know you're too good to me. I can never repay you. HE—Yes, you can. By agreeing to go every time I ask. SHE—Haven't I done it? HE—Yes, you've never failed me. It's settled, then, for "vodevil?" SHE—Come early and avoid the rush. HE—And can you stay late? Because—well, I thought you might like a bite to eat at the Stafford after the show. SHE—Another of your surprises. Do you treat all of the girls so finely? HE—No; only you. SHE—Bluffer! Goodbye. IX.(Monday, January 21, 1907.) SHE—Please ring the other party on this line. Is that Madison 7-9-3-1-y? Mrs. Vincent, isn't it? This is Genevieve Pratt, Mrs. Vincent. I hope you're feeling better than when I saw you? So glad to hear it. Isn't this fine, crisp weather? Do I want to speak to your[Pg 51] son? If I may. Is that you, Carroll? [Pg 51] HE—Why, little girl! SHE—Surprised to hear from me so soon? Well, after I came in the house I found an invitation to a private dance at the Belvedere two weeks from tonight. Lida and her husband are to give it. I've heard it's to be a swell affair—big ballroom decorated, orchestra and seated supper. I want you to go with me. Will you? HE—Now, you know very well I will, little girl. SHE—Oh, I'm so glad! I'll see everybody I know; I'll have you with me, and—you know how to dance so well. HE—You mean we
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