"Of course I would," was the reply.
The little General's arm clasped the waist closer as he turned his face nearer to hers, and said:
"Don't you think it would be pleasanter if we went as man and wife?"
And after a little hesitation she agreed that it would.
A moment later a carriage drove up to the door, the bell rang and the Commodore entered.
"You here, General?" said the Commodore as he espied his rival.
"Yes," said Lavinia, "Mr. Barnum asked him to stay, and we were waiting for you."
"Where is Mr. Barnum?" asked the Commodore.
"He has gone to bed," answered Tom Thumb, "but a supper has been prepared for you."
"I am not hungry, thank you," said the Commodore petulantly,
"What room does Mr. Barnum sleep in?"