"Mr. Fletcher and I have met frequently," said Harry, pleasantly.
"I didn't expect to meet you here," said Fletcher with marked emphasis.
"Probably not," said Harry. "My invitation is due to my being a friend of Oscar's."
"I was not aware that you danced," said Fletcher who was rather curious on the subject.
"I don't—much."
"Where did you learn—in the printing office?"
"No, in the city."
"Ah! Indeed!"
Fletcher thought he had wasted time enough on our hero, and turned again to Maud.
"May I have the pleasure of your hand in the second dance?" he asked.