"Good-evening. May I introduce you to Mr. Oliver Conrad?"
"You here?" said Roland, surprised.
Being near-sighted, he had not before noticed our hero's presence.
"I am here," said Oliver briefly.
"We were singing as you entered, Roland," said Frank mischievously. "Won't you favor us with a melody?"
"I don't sing," said Roland stiffly.
"Indeed! Oliver is quite a singer."
"I was not aware he was so accomplished," said Roland, unable to suppress a sneer.
"I suppose he doesn't often sing to you."
"I shouldn't like to trouble him. I should be very glad to hear you sing, Miss Carrie."