"You are foolish. Bell-boys and bootblacks don't associate with gentlemen's sons."
"Yet I associate with you, Julian."
"I look upon you as an humble acquaintance."
"Then I suppose I ought to feel complimented by your condescending to notice me."
"I think I must leave you, as I have an engagement."
"Very well. I will meet you at Albert Fraser's party."
"I suppose that is meant for a joke. It isn't a very good one."
When the evening of the party came, Julian got himself up regardless of expense. He had never before attended a party on Madison Avenue, and he was particular about his appearance.
Entering the house, he was directed to the gentlemen's dressing-room.