“Yes, he can play most as well as Paul Beck,” admitted Jedidiah.
“Most as well? Paul Beck can’t begin to play as well as him,” returned Maria, who was not educated, and occasionally made slips in grammar.
“Just as you say, Maria,” answered Jedidiah, submissively; “only don’t call me Mr. Burbank.”
“Why? Ain’t that your name?” asked the young lady demurely.
“Not to you, Maria.”
“Well, I won’t, if you’ll take me up and introduce me to Mr. Gray.”
“What for?” asked Jedidiah jealously.
“Because I want to know him.”
Mr. Burbank was obliged to obey the request of his partner.
“Oh, Mr. Gray, you play just lovely!” said Miss Snodgrass rapturously.