"You needn't mind that. Didn't you tell me you were to receive twenty-five dollars a month?"
"Yes."
"Then if he makes any fuss, tell him to charge the expense of the theatre to your salary."
"I might do that. How much will it cost to go to the theater?"
"We can get a fair seat for fifty cents."
"Then I think I'll go," said Dean after some hesitation.
"Have you any choice as to theatres?"
"No, I don't know anything about them. I never went to a theatre in my life."
"Well, you are a fresh young countryman, and no mistake. Here, I'll get an evening paper, and see what's playing at the different theaters."
The result was that Niblo's was selected. It is not necessary to mention the name of the play, which was at that time a popular favorite, but is now forgotten. The two boys obtained seats in the balcony, rather far off from the stage, but both were possessed of good eyes, and had no difficulty in seeing what was passing on the boards.