She recognized me, and chaffed me about the cherry.

I jumped at my chance; I improved the acquaintance; and now I know her pretty well." "You doubt whether any of the ladies that were with us at the concert would have been equally useful in such an emergency ?" "I should think I do doubt it, my boy.

Hush! Now that the ballet is over, we are annoying people by talking." "You are right," replied Conolly.

"Aha! Here is Miss Lalage again." Marmaduke raised his opera-glass to his eyes, eager for another smile from the actress.

He seemed about to be gratified; for her glance was travelling toward him along the row of stalls.