"Ben will have nothing to do, and you could show him the city." "I've got an engagement with a fellow," said Conrad hastily.
"I can find my way about alone, thank you," said Ben.

"I won't trouble Conrad." "Very well.

This evening, however, Ben, I think you may enjoy going to the theater.

Conrad can accompany you, unless he has another engagement." "I'll go with him," said Conrad, more graciously, for he was fond of amusements.
"Then we will all meet at dinner, and you two young gentlemen can leave in good time for the theater.".