"She was, and her costume—" Mr. Blake continued, but Peter interrupted him.
"Beat 'em all," he said.
"I suppose that some of the stiff-backs are offended," remarked Mr. Blake, after a pause.
"What if they be?" asked Peter, indignantly. Just then Doctor Jones came in. "Mornin', doctor."
"Good morning," the doctor cheerfully replied.
"Did you go to the show last night, doctor?" asked Mr. Blake.
"Yes, I got there just in time to see Miss Wallace."
"Like her?"
"Well," said the doctor, slowly, "I have always liked her, but now I think she's immense. Send our order up early, will you, Peter?" And then he hurried out of the store, bumping into Sam Billings, who was coming in.