Stella. Oh, very well! Since you have returned, I will read.
Reading. “The Bells,” Poe. Stella.
Festus. Splendid, splendid!
Stella. Now, sir, I shall be happy to listen to you once more.
Festus. Your “Bells” have stirred the fires of patriotism within my heart; and I will give you, as my selection, “Sheridan’s Ride.”
Reading. “Sheridan’s Ride,” Reid. Festus.
Stella. Excellent! Mr. Festus, you are a very spirited rider,—I mean reader. Now, suppose, for variety, we have another scene.
Festus. With all my heart. What shall it be?
Stella. Oh! you select. Pray. Mr. Festus, did you have any design in selecting the scene from “The Marble Heart”?
Festus. Well, I like that. You selected it yourself.