"Do you?" asked Tom, who had never heard an opera in his life.
New York bootblacks seldom attend such classic entertainments. They prefer the old Bowery entertainments.
"I dote upon it," said Miss Green, enthusiastically.
"So do I," said Tom, much to Mordaunt's amusement.
"What is your favorite opera?" asked Miss Green.
"I haven't got any favorite," said Tom, who thought this the best answer, as he did not know the name of any.
"I think Trovatore splendid."
"It's tip-top."
"That's a gentleman's word," said Miss Green, laughing. "I am glad you agree with me. Do you sing yourself?"
"A little," said Tom. "Shall I come and sing under your window to-night?"