"Certainly my taste differs from yours," he said.
"I suppose you'll have a fine layout. I'd like to go to a fashionable dinner myself."
"I'll tell you all about it when I get back."
"Just mention that you've got a friend—a stylish young man whom they'd like to meet. That may bring me an invitation next time."
Andy laughed.
"So far as I am concerned, Sam," he said, "I wish you were going. But you have an engagement at the Star Theater."
"So I have. I almost forgot."
Andy had very little time for preparation, but made what haste he could, and just as the public clocks struck seven he rang the bell of Mrs. Mason's house.
"I am glad you received my invitation in time," said the lady.
"So am I," returned Andy; "nothing could have been more welcome."