They stopped the next car and got in. They were lucky enough to find just two seats unoccupied, which they at once took.
When the conductor came round, Joshua put his hand into his pocket, but Sam said, in an offhand manner: “Never mind, Joshua; I’ve got the change. I’ll pay for both.”
“Thank you,” said Joshua, his face brightening, as he withdrew his hand from his pocket, with alacrity. He did not know that Sam meant to get twenty times as much out of him before the evening was over.
They reached the theatre some minutes before the performance commenced. There was a popular play to be performed, and there was a line of men waiting their turns before the ticket office.
“Join the line, Joshua,” said Sam, “and get two reserved seats in the parquet.”
“Two?”
“Yes, one for me. I’ll pay you afterward.”
“How much will they be?”
“Two dollars.”
“Isn’t that high?” asked Joshua, alarmed. “They only charge fifteen cents for concerts at home.”