Undoubtedly it was just her nonsense.

And in the meantime, that long--baffled wish to see himself in a serious drama was about to be gratified in fullest measure.

He was glad the girl had not suggested that she be with him on this tremendous occasion.

He wanted to be quite alone, solitary in the crowd, free to enjoy his own acting without pretense of indifference.
The Pattersons, of course, were another matter.

He had told them of his approaching debut and they were making an event of it.