It was soon discovered, however, that he was oftenest found in Eleanor's wake, and his eyes showed honest admiration for the beautiful girl every time he looked at her.
Hippy, who had established a reputation as a singer of humorous songs, was asked for his services.
"I have a number of new and choice ditties that I will render with pleasure, providing I am afterwards fed," he shrewdly declared, when interviewed on the subject.
"It will all depend upon how well you sing," stipulated Nora.
"Then I shan't warble at all," announced Hippy.

"I am a man of few words, but when I say I must have food for my services as a soloist, I mean it.

There must be no uncertainty.

Do I feed or do I not ?" "You feed," laughed Nora.
The concert was to be held in Assembly Hall, and three days before every ticket issued had been sold.

People who could not attend bought tickets and handed them back to be sold over again.