“Then suppose we go in.”
“No, I believe not.”
“Why not. Paul? It seems to me you never go anywhere. You ought to amuse yourself now and then.”
“Some other time I will,—not now.”
“You are not required to be at home in the evening, are you?”
“No.”
“Then why not come in now? It's only twenty-five cents.”
“To tell the truth, Ned, I am saving up my money for a particular purpose; and until that is accomplished, I avoid all unnecessary expense.”
“Going to invest in a house in Fifth Avenue? When you do, I'll call. However, never mind the expense. I'll pay you in.”
“I'm much obliged to you, Ned, but I can't accept.”