This ended the musical performances of the evening. After this, there was conversation, and later Mrs. Gray provided ice-cream and cake. It was Horton's ice-cream, and the plates were small, but we enjoyed it.
Before we parted, the Professor found himself sitting next to Ruth Canby.
"Do you ever go to the theatre, fraulein?" he asked.
"Not often, Professor. I cannot go alone, and there is no one to take me."
"I will take you, Mees Ruth."
The young woman from Macy's looked amazed. She had not dreamed of such an invitation from him. Yet she was very fond of the stage, and she saw no reason why she should not accept.
"You are very kind, Professor," she said. "I did not think you cared for the theatre."
"I would like to go—with you," he said, gallantly.
"Then I will go."
"It will be like going with my grandfather," she thought.