"You take two tickets?" said Mrs. Wyman, with a knowing smile. "I suppose there is a gentleman in the case."
"You are mistaken," said the Disagreeable Woman, quietly.
"You don't want both tickets for yourself, surely?"
"No, I shall use neither of them."
"You will give them away, then?"
"I do not think so."
"Why, then—"
"Why then do I buy them? Out of compliment to our friend, Prof. Poppendorf, who, I hope, will win a success."
"I thank you," said the Professor, "but I should be glad to have you honor my lecture with your presence."