"That is complimentary to us, for it happens to be our condition just at present."
"Then let us abandon it! It doesn't pay. Will you join me, and try your luck with the good people of Granville?"
Dean hesitated a moment, but only a moment. He must do something, and nothing else seemed to present itself. If any one chose to pay for the privilege of hearing him play on the harmonica, he had no objection to receiving the money. Besides, he would be at no trouble in the matter. Mr. Montgomery would make all arrangements, and he would only have to take the part that might be assigned him.
"I am at your service, Mr. Montgomery."
"Your hand on it! We will, we must be successful. In after years, when fame and money are yours, think that it was I, Cecil Montgomery, who assisted you to make your début."
"I certainly will, Mr. Montgomery," said Dean, falling into his companion's humor.
By this time they had reached the village. A sign over a small one-story building attracted their attention.
Restaurant
and
Coffee House.
"Let us enter," said the actor. "It is astonishing what an appetite I have. If we are to give an entertainment we must be fed."