"I feel no particular interest in 'The Material and the Immaterial,'" said Mrs. Blagden. "Besides I am not sure whether I should get any clearer ideas respecting them from attending your lecture."
"You do not flatter the Professor," said Mrs. Wyman, appearing shocked.
"No, I never flatter any one. Why should I?" returned the Disagreeable Woman.
"I like to be flattered," said the widow, simpering. "I like to be told that I am young and charming."
"Even if you are not."
Mrs. Wyman colored, and looked annoyed. She evidently did not care to continue her conversation with the Disagreeable Woman.
"Professor Poppendorf," she said, "will you allow me to suggest something which will enable you to sell a good many tickets?"
"I should be very glad to hear," said the Professor, eagerly.
"Get Chauncey M. Depew to preside, and introduce you to the audience."