'I hope you didn't wait for me.
I forgot the time.' 'That was with thinking of the concert to-night,' said Gilbert, laughing.
'I shouldn't wonder,' assented Lydia.
Thyrza smiled, but offered no further excuse.

Gilbert and Lydia left the room and the house together.

Their directions were opposite, but Gilbert went a few steps Lydia's way.
'I want you to alter your mind and go with us to-night,' he said.
'No, really! It isn't worth the expense, Gilbert.

I don't care so much for music.' 'The expense is only a shilling.

And Thyrza won't be quite happy without you.