Well, say, you can't imagine what a diff'rence that makes to me. It was like fallin' off a roof and landin' in a hammock. What did I care for that push of young lady fluffs then?
"Sure thing, it's me," says I, grabbin' the hands before she could change her mind. "Say, have a seat, won't you, Miss Vee?"
"Oh, then you haven't forgotten?" says she.
"Me? Forget?" says I. "Say, Miss Vee, I'll keep right on rememberin' that spiel we had together until breathin' goes out of fashion—and then some! Gee! but I'm glad you happened along!"
"But how is it," says she, "that you——"
"Special commission," says I. "I'm waitin' here for Mr. Robert Ellins."
"Oh!" says she. "And have you had some salad and sandwiches?"
"No; but I'm ready for 'em now," says I. "That is, if——Say, you don't mind doin' this, do you?"
"Why should I?" says she.
"Oh, well," says I, "you see I ain't—well, I'm kind of outclassed here, and I didn't know but some of the other girls might——"